Become the strongest character in your story.
When you’re done living life in the background.
You’re in the right place.
People Pleaser
Instead of being ‘You’, life is filled with behaviors meant to keep other people happy.
Lack Self-Confidence
You say, “I can’t do that” to what you want to do, rather than what you don’t want to do.
Surrounded by Negativity
You’ve decided aspects of your life ‘suck.’
– OR –
Love for Adventure
You have a spiritual connection to travel and experiences around the world.
Self-Learner
You constantly look for new ways to live a deeper, fuller life.
Ride the Fear
You already step out of your comfort zone and want helpful reminders to stay in touch.
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Hey, I'm Michael.
After spending 30 years keeping myself small for the approval of everyone else, I hit the restart button. Now I feel the fear and ride it anyway, sharing the lessons learned.
I refuse to just survive. Instead, I fill my life with purpose, deep connections and relationships, and most of all… Happiness.
These are the tools, reflections and insights for anyone else that wants the same.