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Marcus is the owner and founder of inner fight a whole human training facility and philosophy based in Dubai UAE. He's an ex professional rugby player who tests his own limits regularly so that he can test those of the people who come to him to get stronger. Recently he ran 250k through the sahara for the Marathon Des Sable we spoke about this and other experiences in this conversation. Habit of T...

Gracie is a manager at the Historic Drake hotel. She has recently been named to the Ontario Culinary tourism alliance's top 30 under 30 because of her passion for the industry her commitment to excellence and her ability to get things done. She's a powerhouse who just happens to look like she's 12 a fact I can tease her about because she's my little cousin and I love her to bits. Habit of Thought:...

Janine Newberry  Habit of Thought: Asking herself what she'd really love in any moment. Habit of Action:  Once clear on where she'd love to go or what she'd love to do, Janine takes action. Greatest area of strength:  Fearless. Able to look at the truth of a situation so as to evaporate fear. Getting people to take action. Skipping the comfortable and just going for what they really want. Training...

Chris has spent his life working to make the people around him greater. He was a director of  Outward Bound  and founded  Asia Works . Now he lives in Bali where we met for this conversation.   Habit of Thought: Personal creed -  "The quality of my life has everything to do with the quality of the people around me" Habit of Action:  "Fail forward" Greatest area of strength:  "I have an ability to...

Catherine Smith is a laughing, crashing, ball of energy who lives to inspire others to live the lives they want sooner, not later.  Habit of Thought: Sooner, not later. Habit of Action: No electronics in the morning. Instead take time to get present and meditate. Nik's habit:  Pat yourself on the back and celebrate the little victories. Greatest area of strength:  The ability to talk to anyone and...

Andrew is a good friend who exudes a wisdom and calm that caused mutual friends to request this interview not knowing that he was always on my list. He is a strong advocate for full person health and he brings that to his Naturopathic practice in Kitchener Ontario where he was for this conversation. Enjoy. Habit of Thought: Look for the silver lining or positive angle and look for that quickly. Ha...

 Michael is one of the partners of Ninja Camp Bali, he brings a calm, balanced approach to having an awesome life and being a ninja. We met at Ninja camp which is where we recorded this conversation.  Habit of Thought: Waking up with a positive attitude. Habit of Action: Writing things down. Planning the day. Writing goals or things to remember. Greatest area of strength:  Calm nature. Training fo...

Dharma is a warrior scholar who has travelled the world expanding himself and others along the way. He is the cofounder of Busan Urban Training and Hawaii urban training, free fitness initiatives in Korea and Hawaii and he is running the Brave fitness facility in Hilo Hawaii. Habit of Thought: Make a difference. "What can I do to enrich the people around me." "What can I do today?" Habit of Action...

John Hardy is a visionary. He created an internationally renown jewelry line that bears his name and when he retired from that he founded "Green School". He inspires art, creativity, ingenuity and, passionate living in those around him. He's a fierce advocate for the planet and for the future green leaders among us.  Habit of Thought: "Stand under the part of the sky where the ideas fall out." Hab...

Molly is a energy advisor / entrepreneur who has travelled the world working on projects around the world designed to make the world a better place. She's a fitness enthusiast and a fitness model and sometimes people have mistaken her for a spy.

David Cornthwaite  Dave is an adventurer... who really, truly pushes the boundaries, his boundaries and adventure's. He's the founder of  Say Yes More  and  Expedition 1000   . Check out his wikipedia page to have a slightly more thorough skimming of his achievements because I could type all day and barely scratch the surface. Habit of Thought: Everything has a positive or a negative side and it's...

Ben was introduced to me as "the bracelet guy" which doesn't even scratch the surface of who he is. He's a brilliant man and I enjoy just watcName: Ben Katzaman Ben was introduced to me as "the bracelet guy" which doesn't even scratch the surface of who he is. He's a brilliant man and I enjoy just watching him think. Habit of Thought: Avoid negativity. Put a positive spin on things. With yourself...

Shannon Lower is an actress, writer, producer, dancer, artist. She lives her life like it's her creation, charging head first into fears and emerging with beauty.

Daniel Braha  Daniel is a designer, artist and dare I say, Life Athlete who is wandering the world moving from one awesome adventure and experience to another. Daniel was introduced to me by a mutual friend who thinks that Daniel serves as a litmus test for people. If they don't like Daniel, he doesn't see any point in knowing them as there's clearly something off.   Habit of Thought: Have fun! Do...

Sara Andrews  is the co founder and C.E.O. of Bumbleroot foods. Sara founded Bumbleroot to provide delicious, unique, and nutritious food products to consumers in the U.S. and to create income opportunities for the farmers and harvesters who supply the ingredients.  Habit of Thought: -Think BIG. Don't worry about the details and get back into the visioning mode. -Gratitude. Remember how lucky you...

Kai Paul Is one of the founders of Indo Sole, an apparel company that repurposes old car tires to be the soles of some really, really, nice shoes. HABIT OF THOUGHT: Thankfulness HABIT OF ACTION: Make mornings meaningful and enjoyable. GREATEST AREA OF STRENGTH: I try TRAINING FOR THIS AREA: Find and area that you're comfortable with and make it work. BOOK: The Purple Cow - Seth Godin WEB RESOURCE:...

Cody was literally the face of fitness in South Korea while I was living there as he was the inspiration for the logo of the largest fitness chains in the country. Every time I went to a fitness related event I'd run into him and every time  I was struck by his positive energy, enthusiasm and his love of people. Cody joined me from his office in Seoul South Korea. HABIT OF THOUGHT: Always letting...

Dr. Maral Yazarloo lives many lives. She works as a corporate business woman in India, she paints and sells her work around the world, she has multiple black belts, a PHD, her fashion line has shown in Paris, Rome and around the world, she holds the record for the most miles traveled by a woman on a Harley Davidson in India... there's likely more but that's a good start. 

Burhaan Pattel is a digital nomad who is fairly new on his journey. He has that light in his eye that is common to people who are on the right path. We spoke at the Onion Collective in Ubud Bali.  HABIT OF THOUGHT: Choosing to live the dream and not just dreaming the dream. HABIT OF ACTION: Taking action to make dreams real.     BOOKS: You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay The 4 Hour Work Week - Tim...

Writer, personal trainer, life coach, self-defense and jiu-jitsu instructor, and former cagefighter turned yoga enthusiast. His personality and presence are bigger than he is and those who have met him don't soon forget. Years ago, he was introduced to me by a mutual friend who said: "This is Vince, he does everything well". HABIT OF THOUGHT: Gratitude. Focus on the positive. You can frame things...

I originally went to Les' Vinyasa flow class because Derek Loudermilk said Les was one of the best men he knew. With an introduction like that, from a person like that, I HAD to go. What I found was man who seems to have been smoothed out by the roughness of life. He had an ability to make me (in the back row of the class) feel like I was totally okay as I was and that I couild do anything. I know...

Louise Taylor specializes in assisting women to find the clarity and confidence to leave their corporate jobs to follow their passion and make money as a coach or consultant. We met at Hubud in Ubud, Bali. HABIT OF THOUGHT: Focus on what the bigger purpose is. How can I help people? Habit of Action: Prioritize a meditation practice to ground and then take action. Book: Louise's e-Book   The Power...

Kristian Bruun might best be known as Constable Slugger Jackson on the Murdoch Mysteries and Donnie Hendrix on BBC America's Orphan Black. He's also the frontman for the band "Franklin's Fault" and an old friend from University. He's one of the most caring, genuine and entertaining people I've met. In this episode, Kristian shares about his process and the experience of being an actor and a Life A...

Among other things, Robin is the founder of  Ninja Camp Bali . She welcomed me in for the day at Ninja camp and sat down with me to share her story. HABIT OF THOUGHT: Embrace change HABIT OF ACTION: Take time for yourself (don't just fight through) GREATEST AREA OF STRENGTH: Focus TRAINING FOR THIS AREA: Be present. Keep bringing your focus back to where you are. BOOK: Moby Dick - Herman Melville...

Derek is the host of the Art of Adventure Podcast and he gives us a look into the Art and Adventure of his own journey. HABIT OF THOUGHT: Observe and emulate. HABIT OF ACTION: Always have a physical component to learning. BOOK: Mindset - Carol Dweck   Power Connecter - Julie Robenette  The Charisma Myth - Olivia Fox Cabane  WEB RESOURCE: Tim Ferris  Chris Guillebeau  Ryan Holliday LINK: The art of...