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In 2005 I was working for an investment firm in the City, living the ultimate lifestyle. To the outside world, I was the epitome of what a successful Man entailed - 6-figure salary, penthouse apartment, top of the range sports cars, designer clothes, expensive timepieces, a massive ego and a very high opinion of myself.
Externally I was an overachiever and hugely successful by societal standards. Yet internally, I was unhappy, unfulfilled, and disillusioned with life. So I asked myself a simple question - Would more of what I already had, make me truly happy?
I already knew the answer but needed to take action...
So I quit my job, sold everything I owned and embarked on a crazy adventure travelling around the world with just a backpack and a Lonely Planet guide.
While backpacking around the world I’ve had some crazy adventures and been fortunate enough to train and study with some of the worlds best coaches, mentors and teachers
I designed my ideal lifestyle
Studied meditation with Buddhist monks in Bagan, Burma
Trained Mauy Thai in Bangkok, Thailand
Practised Yoga & Tantra in Rishikesh, India
Starred in a Bollywood movie in Mumbai, India
Trekked 2,558 miles across the entire length of India
While all of the talk of travelling around the world and ticking off bucket lists, all sounds like a baller lifestyle, which it was. I won’t lie and say my life hasn’t been without its challenges.
I have also been flat on my arse and broke, having lost my business and very nearly my life back in 2015. I had a breakdown after suffering from PTSD and depression. I sought solace in alcohol and drugs and see my life spiral out of control to the point of attempting suicide.
Fortunately I managed to dig deep and get my head in the right place. I successfully overcome addiction issues, lost a ton of weight and leant how to effectively manage my mental health. I went on set up a couple of new businesses, which enabled me to get back on my life back on track.
Effective Lifestyle Strategies
One thing I do know is that 99% of life's problems can be resolved by owning your shit and taking action.
My goal is to share my experiences and the simplified strategies that have worked for me - 100% confident that they can also work for you.