It has been an interesting road traveled so far. Not sure how far to go back...
How about we make this a type of AMA, where I list a few highlights and those who are interested I can elaborate in the comments? :)
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. Hope to be an active part of the Steemit community.
Welcome to steemit, @kevinrussell! I followed you because we have a similar background, though I was not mormon but instead apostolic... needless to say I am very different now! As someone would could stand to lose a few pounds, your story is definitely inspiring. Look forward to seeing more of your posts!
Thanks! Glad to hear you are in a more open source state. apostolic, mormon... these are all operating systems that high-jack freedom of thought and self exploration. I have gained about 20 lbs back, being a dad now has made me a bit more relaxed with my diet. Should not be an excuse. but its one that found its way in. Intermittent fasting was by far the best I felt out of all the Diets I tried.
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Thank you Kindly :)
Interested to see wher this journey takes you, and happy to be one of your first followers. . I write about parenting, homeschool and all kinds of things. Glad you will add to the content.
Thanks for being one of my first on here :) Checking out your writing now.
Hey Kevin, welcome to the community.
I am super impressed about what you have been through already. That is some really motivational stuff. Hope you will share more about your journey that made you change so much, looking forward to it. I am assumig you are a fan of Neil d. Tyson as well? ;)
Really interesting and motivational story, will give you an up-vote and follow. Hopefully you find the time and check out my blog and leave a follow if you like as well.
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Thanks man :) Love me some NDT. Mix him with some Sagan, Feynman and a touch of Silva and we have the indigents for being Biologically Awestruck, Neurological Nirvana :P
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Thanks for the advise. Just followed you. Looks like you have some great shares. Looking forward to having you a part of me information diet :)
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Impressive post! looking forward to see quality content from you :)
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Thanks :) I have been trying to post a couple times each day. I really enjoy this platform
@kevinrussell everything about this post is incredible! Thanks for sharing your journey! What an amazing experience to go through and what a transformation! Those psychedelics can really do wonders, can't they? :) Your daughter is beautiful! Good luck on here :) I'm looking forward to following!
Welcome on steemit. Follow you :-)
Thanks :) I followed back.
You are very welcome and thanks for the follow back :-)