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Max Mao
Приєднався 10 кві 2020
Let's grow together! 🚀
Welcome to my digital journal where I share snapshots of my personal and professional life.
I'm a PMP-certified project leader with a passion for storytelling and using technology to help others.
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Disclaimer: all views and opinions expressed represent those of the creator only and do not represent any affiliated parties.
Welcome to my digital journal where I share snapshots of my personal and professional life.
I'm a PMP-certified project leader with a passion for storytelling and using technology to help others.
Subscribe! I look forward to growing with you 🚀
Disclaimer: all views and opinions expressed represent those of the creator only and do not represent any affiliated parties.
9 Days in Japan | Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka in 2024
Excited to share with you my first time visiting Japan, the amazing food, and the incredible cultural experiences. Sit back, grab your popcorn, and I hope you enjoy :)
Day 1 (Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing) 0:42
Day 2 (Kyoto - Bullet Train + Ippodo Tea Shop) 1:59
Day 3 (Kyoto - Nishiki Market + Fushimi Inari Shrine) 6:57
Day 4 (Osaka - Nara Park + Handmade Mochi) 13:23
Day 5 (Osaka - Dontonbori + Arcades + Osaka Aquarium) 18:29
Day 6 & 7 (Tokyo - Noto Earthquake + Omakase) 20:39
Day 8 (Tokyo - Shimokitazawa + Capsule Hotel) 23:17
Day 9 (Tokyo - Solo Day Completing Side Quests) 25:43
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🎙️ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@sippinsojupodcast/
Day 1 (Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing) 0:42
Day 2 (Kyoto - Bullet Train + Ippodo Tea Shop) 1:59
Day 3 (Kyoto - Nishiki Market + Fushimi Inari Shrine) 6:57
Day 4 (Osaka - Nara Park + Handmade Mochi) 13:23
Day 5 (Osaka - Dontonbori + Arcades + Osaka Aquarium) 18:29
Day 6 & 7 (Tokyo - Noto Earthquake + Omakase) 20:39
Day 8 (Tokyo - Shimokitazawa + Capsule Hotel) 23:17
Day 9 (Tokyo - Solo Day Completing Side Quests) 25:43
Let's Connect!
🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao
🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8
📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9
📸 Instagram: maxmao_
👨💻 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/maxmao247/
🎙️ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@sippinsojupodcast/
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I started this channel over 3 years ago. Took me 2 years to break 50 subscribers. Wanted to share my UA-cam journey and how UA-cam has completely changed my life even without a large following. I hope this video encourages anyone watching to just get after it (whether it be starting your own UA-cam channel or pursuing your dreams). Goodluck, I'm rooting for you! Where I started 0:00 First video...
How to Build a Playbook From Scratch | Project Management | Free 2024 Template
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How to build a playbook from scratch, how to get buy-in from your teams, and how to maintain it long-term as you grow & scale Max Mao's Free 2024 Playbook Template: docs.google.com/document/d/1H2An2oZIwGab8Gm_GWktQoWycxJPrtVsne11y6rCpAQ/edit?usp=sharing ➢ 0:00 Intro ➢ 1:00 What is a playbook ➢ 1:52 How to structure your playbook ➢ 5:40 How to build your playbook ➢ 26:47 How to get buy-in from y...
Top Project Management Tools in 2024
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Check out Sync's all-in-one encrypted storage solution: sync.com/max In 5 minutes, I cover the tools you should know for task management/project tracking, storage, communication, and visualization. JOIN ME 🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao 🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8 📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9 📸 Instagram: maxmao_ 👨💻 Linkedin: www.linke...
What is Project Management? | Explained in 10 Minutes
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A comprehensive review of project management in 2024. JOIN ME 🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao 🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8 📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9 📸 Instagram: maxmao_ 👨💻 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/maxmao247/ 🎙️ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@sippinsojupodcast/
6 Major Pitfalls to AVOID as a Project Manager in 2024
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Don't be like Joe... JOIN ME 🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao 🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8 📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9 📸 Instagram: maxmao_ 👨💻 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/maxmao247/ 🎙️ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@sippinsojupodcast/
50 Project Management Industry Terms You NEED to Know in 2024
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Full explanation of the 50 most searched project management industry terms. JOIN ME 🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao 🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8 📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9 📸 Instagram: maxmao_ 👨💻 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/maxmao247/ 🎙️ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@sippinsojupodcast/
3 Steps to Solving Any Problem as a Project Manager
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Using these 3 simple steps, I've resolved some of the most complex problems / processes out there. Sharing this knowledge to help you in your professional career. Smash the like button & subscribe to continue growing with this channel! MY SOCIAL MEDIA 🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao 🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8 📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9 📸 Instagram: ...
8 Things You Shouldn’t Cheap Out On
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9 Things You Need to Know in Your 20s | Keys to a Fulfilling Life
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Here are the 9 things I wish I knew during my early 20s. Comment below what you wish you knew during your 20s. TIMESTAMPS 🗝️ 0:06 No. 1 🗝️ 1:02 No. 2 🗝️ 1:37 No. 3 🗝️ 2:04 No. 4 🗝️ 2:44 No. 5 🗝️ 3:17 No. 6 🗝️ 3:57 No. 7 🗝️ 4:58 No. 8 🗝️ 5:42 No. 9 MY SOCIAL MEDIA 🏡 All Socials: linktr.ee/maxmao 🔑 Join My Community: forms.gle/948ba7QEAyENE5Pa8 📚 1-on-1 PMP Tutoring: forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9 📸...
Hey Max! Are you still offering your tutoring services?
But what are the benifits of this course ??? How does it benfit the career
Rattled off a lot of resources there with no links and kind of hard to understand. Kind of seemed like someone should already have known all of this stuff existed. I didn’t, so this video wasn’t very helpful. Appreciate the effort of putting it together though!
Thanks for the feedback! The resources are actually linked in the description of the video: linktr.ee/maxmao From my linktree i linked the free PMP 2023 study guide I created which goes over all the details & links to free resources. Definitely could’ve made the resources more easily accessible - will note for future videos. Hope that helps - cheers
PMI Study Hall ($49-$79) vs PMP Practice Exam ($99). Which would you suggest?
I’d recommend the PMP Practice exam. it’s made by PMI, the makers of the PMP exam and has the most similar practice exam questions
@max Where did you get the codes for TIA simulator and PMP mock test from PMI?
Thanks for your tip. It helped me to pass PMP on first try.
Korea is also nice :) We welcome you.
thank you! cant wait to visit Korea
Hi , I watches most of your videos. I'm manager in South Korea and I found out this channel with a key word, project manager.I aslo am planning to get PMP license to become project leader in the future. But here's thing. English is still my second language but I have to call and speak english so it would be great if you share good tips how to lead business meeting or call. It will be helpful too to americans i guee. *ps, i really like your accent and pronounciation. I think i wanna refer your video to use shadowing method.
Hey, This is about my application via PMI site regarding the PMP certification exam. I did several projects in 4 companies as a continuous improvement engineer and my director is the continuous improvement project manager. So we must mention the four companies and the detailed project for each company via the application? If Yes, how because I found only one box to fill the experience. One question I have 29 months experience in the industrial field and not 36 months Will there be a problem? A solution please Cdt,
I'm wanting to do this hike, but am not a huge fan of heights 😬 did you ever feel unsafe on any part of the trail? How steep are the drop-offs to the side of you?
im also not a fan of heights and didn’t have any problems. the path felt safe, just stick close to the walls, the path is pretty spacious
Awesome Max, LETS GO!!!!!!!
let’s go!
Good day to you Max. Please how can I access the PMI practice on the website?
Thanks for the helpful info. Unless I missed it you didn't mention the 36 months of direct PM experience thats required to take the PMP exam. Was this not a requirement when you took this exam?
like a dunce I walked down to phantom ranch and back out in a day 20 miles
insane will power
I stumbled upon your amazing channel because of this vlog. Although your vlog is 40 minutes long, I finished watching your video because it is so informative and you are very engaging. Thank you for sharing your trip.
thanks so much sara
The online virtual class costs about less than $1000. I can't afford it.
Bro I need Elite profiles for Yelp reviews
Great video dude! We use Cuppa for our project management tool and I think there's still a bit of refining we need to do to really polish off our workflow. Cheers for the tips.
thanks for sharing!
Hey Max, exactly which prep course did you take on Udemy? There are several to choose from.
Great video. Is there any reason this method and/or timeline might not work for others (e.g., you already had prior PM experience, you have an IQ of 175, etc.)?
Milanote is a great tool as well!
It's educative How to write project management
Hi! Looking for the promo code for the mock exam from PMI :)
This is so educative, thanks so much
great to hear!
Hi @MaxMao! You're doing a great job educating and motivating people like me break into PM. I want to ask, I have a background in SaaS Customer Success Management and have a Marketing & Management degree. I have gained basic Project Management experience working on projects working as Customer Success Manager. Can I break into PM with Google Certificate? Or I will have to take a PMP certification to land my dream remote PM job? I know PMP will seal the deal for but will alternate (easy) PM certifications help in anyway?
Max, thank you for the information. What was the total cost for all prep resource's?
Best of luck 🎉
I looove this!!! I agree and thanks for the reminder :)
awesome! thanks for sharing
Max, I feel really good about your study plan. Am going to use your list. Hope soon, I will have PMP Cert. Tank you.
Really insightful video. Gave me the direction on what path to pursue next 😊
best of luck you got this
Hi, how much for the ring?
depends on the material - mine was around $70 USD
I cannot thank you enough. I was really struggling with how to create a playbook. I moved from a highly technical role to the project side. My brain hasn't figured out the admin side yet :).
thanks for commenting - welcome to the project side and best of luck!
Max, qoudl this apply this year? 2024?
I am ready to give this a shot. Thinking a best way to pass pmp exam I really like your plan.
Thanks!
I just passed my exam yesterday. Can't thank you enough for the study guide and all the tips. Thanks Max. (P.D. - took me 5 weeks to study but totally worth it studying at my own pace )
Huge congrats Jose!! Thanks so much for sharing & glad the guide was helpful 😊
Hey IceCube17ful! I was looking for a comment such as yours. Considering MaxMao's video is over 1 years old, would you say following the video study guide outline is still relevant to the PMP exam in 2024?
@@510Christopherhi there. My answer is Yes. I followed the same study plan and used the same resources he suggested. But the most important and something I discussed with other people that passed the exam too is to answer each question with the “Servant Leadership” mindset. Don’t answer/think as you do in real life.
@@icecube17ful Thank you for that reply! Very valuable tip.
Locked in!!! Thanks Max.
you got this Carla!
This was very helpful! Thank you Max
Great video and work! Thanks!!!
Glad it helped!!
Thank you for putting this video together!!
my pleasure!
Hi there. I'm trying to locate the link for pmi pmp exam simulator. Any help, please
click the link in the bio to the guide
Wow... i feel not alone, i graduated as a GP, but now... I'm here to have PMP exam prep.. 😂. Thanks a lot Max.. stay healthy, stay sharing...
thanks for sharing your journey! it’s never too late for a career change
Thank you for your share valuable knowledge I would like to get your Contact
Max, thank you so much for sharing such detailed info, this is incredibly helpful! A few questions popped up for me: 1. Did you purchase a physical copy of the 6th and 7th edition books? If so, do you ever find yourself referencing them in your work? 2. What's your take on the PMI Membership? Outside of the discounted exam fee, I'm not sure I'd find value after passing the exam. 3. What future plans/advice do you have for the 3-year certification renewal?
hi logan - thanks for commenting! i downloaded the PDFs of the PMBOK for free online but didn’t ultimately reference them much. the cert can help you distinguish yourself as an experienced PM and a lot of the content is useful to know in PM work. i’d recommend just doing additional virtual trainings to get the 35 PDUs when you need to renew, take the path of least resistance.
Hi Max, yelp elite squad member for 6 years here. I had no idea that the yelp elite squad existed until my local yelp Community Manager sent me a private direct message on yelp about 6 years ago and invited me to be a yelp elite. I read up about what it was and it sounded like fun, so I accepted the invitation. It has been an amazing experience! I just came here to see what you had to say out of curiosity. Every once in a while I google "yelp elite" or similar search terms and see what comes up. I am laughing really hard right now at the yelp review that briefly popped up in this video that stated, "The entire kitchen and wait staff saw an ice cream truck and ran outside, leaving me alone in the restaurant. 10 minutes later they all came back with ice cream cones. I still can't believe this actually happened." OMG, this is one of the funniest 1-star yelp reviews I have ever seen... and I read probably thousands of yelp reviews per year, too (written by both elites and non-elites). Such an original review. Nice choice to feature it here :) [Edited to add: I just read the other yelp reviews and google reviews that popped up briefly in this video and they are pretty out there, too... are these real google reviews and yelp reviews??]
Do you help with submitting applications for approval to PMI? I don't want my application to be denied.
link below for any 1:1 inquiries! forms.gle/p7b7GWLkwJ4kK9LF9
Thanks for the tips, Jon. I have been exploring a pivot to consulting, and this conversation was great to hear.
Thanks, Max. Your guide was helpful. I appreciate all your videos and explanations. I passed my exams today. 💕
Congrats!!
Thanks!
Genuine question, how effective are playbooks despite being helpful that the intended audience actually utilizes them? What is the average usage rate over other sources of info? And how does marketing them play a role? But, I want to call out how great this tutorial is for a beginner like me
great questions! playbooks are effective when you have good buy in. it’s important to build them with your stakeholders from the start so there’s investment & thoughtful discussions around the content / process. the utilization rate depends on how successful you were with building it and getting adoption.