CURRENT MISSION

To help the world go solar: http://www.gigawattinc.com

ABOUT ME

Born in England, grew up in Australia, moved to California for college and have been here since.

Classic Myer's Briggs ENTJ, believer in Maslow's Hierarchy, self-actualized, friendly, easy-going, and seeker of unique experiences.

I have a burning passion to live a life less ordinary .. come live extraordinarily with me. I crave a life less sedentary .. come be evolutionary with me. Mortality drives revolutionary thought - what does it take to be the protagonist of your own story and actualize your dreams?

PHILOSOPHY

All I ever wanted in life was to be worshipped like a god, live like a rock star, drive women wild, make a fortune, live fast, die young, conquer the universe, travel the world, meet interesting people... fight the good fight, live for the moment, seize each day, know what really matters... change the world, vanquish the dragon, save the princess, be super popular but too cool to care, climb Mount Everest, scale the Great Wall of China, swim the seven seas... run around with perfect conviction that my life is the meaning of life, be master of my own fate, embrace my destiny, feel as much as I can feel, think as much as I can think, do as much as I can do, get down, get up, dance to the beat of life on and on and when I'm done let the people go, "Now that was a funky man." - The Author of Sinfest

Despite all this, I have a very calm and peaceful demeanor.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet unique and interesting people that I normally wouldn't encounter.

Interests

enlightenment, the ultimate concerns, tension of opposites, 2600 culture, music that moves, vision, joy, philosophy, psychology, mensa, dreams, freedom, transcendence, business, martial arts, metaphysics and the nature of reality, immersive/augmented realities, cybernetics, neural networks, AI, relentless self improvement, challenge of mind, body, and soul

• arts
• culture
• writing
• dancing
• triathlon
• running
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• drums
• scuba diving
• martial arts
• swimming
• business
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Good beats - particularly melodic vocals floating over an acoustic backdrop. LISTEN TO THESE: goapele's "closer", zero 7's "destiny", micky green's "oh", four tet's "unspoken", lykke li/drake/mickey factz's "little bit", trebles and blues

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have ridden camels across the Indian Desert and trekked Nepal to see Mt. Everest's peak. I have skied on the Swiss Alps and Scuba Dived in Thailand. I have studied and laughed with exiled Tibetan monks, and eaten momos till I can momo no mo. I have completed two marathons, one triathlon, and earned a black belt in the killing art of kung fu. Sat an ayahuasca ceremony with Shamans in peru and journeyed to the inner sanctums of my soul.

But I think the best thing I've done is unplugged myself from the work-grind by building my own business and owning my own time!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share knowledge on entrepreneurship, immersive technology, martial arts, zen and enlightenment.

I also play guitar and piano - so can entertain a jam session :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom, United States

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