Honor The Past, Teach The Future.

Raised in a family where love for life was self evident, he learned early on the quiet power of self-care and values such as thoughtfulness, humility, respect, courage and determination; head and heart in the clouds, but feet placed firmly on the ground.

Further childhood inspiration came in the form of his 80s cartoons, historical figures, movie heroes and contemporary athletes, where he not only continued to nourish the belief in self-worth, but also motivated him to embrace what could be termed “the renaissance man” to pursue and develop all aspects of himself, from artistic sensibilities to physical resilience as a way to nurture both the mind and body.

In his teens and 20s he was introduced to bodybuilding and kickboxing as he balanced those efforts with continued studies in history and art. Later on, his 30s and 40s were anchored to travel and cultural studies, coupled with calisthenics and obstacle course racing.

On the fulfillment front, he was again influenced by his family having a strong value in the past, in history, in what came before us, so that we may be informed in the present and prepared for the future.

As a young man, he also realized minimalism was becoming a personal philosophy as well, a rejection of quantity over quality and a drive for clarity. Simple living revealed a wonderful combination of structure and organization that actually generated much more freedom to explore and experience life with little worries.

But his odyssey hasn’t been smooth. Life came with loss, injury, and heartbreak, and yet he keeps breathing, moving forward, seeking. Honor the past and teach the future. Today, as he reenters the wellness space with MNFST, he is driven to help others uncover their strength, realize the importance of a tribe, endure life’s blows, and emerge wiser, so… — “Let my blood shed, till the gods make known their will.”