I posted this a couple weeks ago, but I made a bunch of #Minnow Mistakes. I have learned and updated. :) Thanks for taking the time to read.
Born and Raised Mormon. After serving a mission in Detroit, living on 8 mile. Believing my underwear would save me from bullets. Getting married in the temple and then divorced shortly after. Lead me to leave my Internet/Gaming center I ran in San Diego, to go live on a Gold Mine deep in Alaska. Its here I was given the first opportunity for true introspection and freedom of thought.
One of the most valuable experience of my life was when I took my first psychedelic in the form of a mushroom. I remember seeing myself in the mirror, eyes dilated, colors amplified, with no feeling of intoxication, just a lucidity of introspection.It caused me to perceive myself in the reflection as I was, not as I told myself I would be when I had time, or the other number of justifications that had resulted in the 400+ pound man looking back at me in the mirror. The psychedelic experience gave me a perspective of reality. The clarity in the reflection allowed me to solidify concrete goals for who and what I would see in a mirror of the future.
Yoga, Fasting, Jiu Jitsu and a open source cognitive state. Showed me the power and plasticity our bodies and minds are afforded.
A year and a half later, I had lost over 200 pounds and was competing in the Ironman triathlon.
I started and hosted a few different podcasts. That lead into attending a number of conferences and moderation panels. Eventually leading up to giving Keynote Speeches.
I have been working with John Smart over the last few years helping get The Foresight Guide online. If you have a thirst for the future. This guide is a fountain of untapped knowledge. John has an incredible mind and disciplined approach to predicting and planning for the future. http://www.foresightu.com/
I am Currently working with http://awecademy.org A new online learning platform, with the goal to nurture innovators and critical thinkers who can see the big picture, take a cosmic perspective, and have a positive impact in the world.
And last, and most importantly. I am a single father raising the most beautiful little human. She gives me hope for our future.
We have been practicing with our balance every day. I made a progression video in December that was picked up by a number of news outlets and such. Video has millions of views over a number of networks. Proud of her and the bond it has created between us.
Well! This is already longer than I had set out to write. I will be an active part of the Steemit community. Thank you for your time and attention :)
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Thank you :) Just checked out your blog, some great pictures posted. Followed. looking forward to seeing more come across my stream!
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