Look at these kids! They almost didn't happen.

That's because at 26 I thought I was going to die in my chair at work as a derivatives trader. The stress and the pressure I put on myself was too much. Worse, I thought it was noble, even heroic if I actually did die in my chair.

(a longer story for another time)

I chased "success" and money like a type A madman. But even into my late 30's every "success" rang hollow, and left me feeling like I had paid a price not worth the reward.

Work equaled success for me, and I pursued it like a robot. I felt I had to sacrifice myself in order to get it.

Now I know better. Life isn't one dimensional. It's full stack. Creative work. Family, Relationships. Health. Spirit.

Now, my goal in life is to be balanced. What I call a Full Stack Human.

To do that, in 2018 I decided to break my relationship with work and build a wholistic life where I was balanced, attentive and still achievement focused AF!

It's just that I wanted my achievement to be mine, and not someone else's.

So I designed my way out of corporate work by taking a risk managed, methodical approach.

I created space at my job by eliminating false work and distraction
made my paycheck the investor in my future vision
built my side hustle into a million dollar per year FT corporate exit
All while working, and with 3 young kids at home

In that time, I figured out what I was uniquely GREAT at - synthesizing the essential, creating systematic frameworks for intentional change, and coaching the best out of people (kids AND adults!)

Now I'm a coach - helping stuck corporate professionals with the same problems I had back then - how to BREAK the relationship with work, re-engineer abilities and DESIGN premium businesses that change lives.

My days are spent writing thought leadership, creating world class coaching programs, teaching entrepreneurship at the college level, and coaching my 3 boys in all sports imaginable!

I am a Full Stack Human.

One that enjoys work, enjoys family and enjoys life.