Surviving the dreaded Y2K Armageddon and armed with an MBA, I ventured into the corporate realm, weaving together my understanding of psychology and the brain to craft motivational programs that tapped into the collective consciousness of organizations. Bill, a connection from my past, remained a key ally as I started my first company, leveraging my new business knowledge and honing my understanding of human performance and behavior. For two decades, as a CEO, and Motivation Expert I was called upon by billion dollar companies to help shift their corporate cultures.
In tandem, I explored my creative side, producing a Hollywood movie named Remarkable Power, starring Tom Arnold and Kevin Nealon, a venture that, while not a box office hit, remains a cult classic available on platforms like Amazon. Yet, success in business and the glitz of Santa Barbara's lifestyle masked a growing darkness within. Complacency, lavish possessions, and an unhealthy marriage fueled a descent into discontent, overshadowed by the haze of alcohol.
The turning point arrived when I decided to break free. I sold my company, exited the troubled marriage, and embarked on a personal odyssey. I applied my own expert skillset to myself, not a big company. I got into top physical shape. I built a new mindset. I redefined my purpose. During my walkabout, crisscrossing the country from California to Montana to New England, I began to unravel the secrets that would forever change my life. It was amidst the serene blue ridge mountains, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, that my RuggedHUMAN emerged, or rather, found me.
As I delved into my soul, a revelation struck like thunder—I had stumbled on something groundbreaking. With my decades of expertise, my unique skillset, my knowledge of behavioral motivation science, and proven success methods, I had created a way to short-circuit my fear and rise to an entirely new level! And the amazing part is that this was a system that could help anyone do the same thing!
Casting aside the corporate facade, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery. The strength of purpose, clarity, and confidence that had eluded me for so long became my guiding light. In this profound realization, I saw my calling—to use my skills and experiences to guide others towards their own strength of purpose and better way of living.
Now, liberated from the trappings of an unfulfilling past, I soar as RuggedHUMAN, embracing life's purpose and inspiring others to do the same. The journey from corporate success to self-discovery has been transformative, marking the evolution from a life once shadowed by discontent to one illuminated by purpose and a newfound sense of freedom.