Interview

• If you have to pick one thing that everyone else should absolutely know about you, what would it be?
  If I come off as intimidating or arrogant at first, just stick with it a few more minutes and get to know me, everyone who does is very glad they did.
• What are your hobbies? What do you like to do in your spare time?
  Computer games, books, movies, a few shows. Amateur woodworking.
• How do you go that ‘extra mile' in your life?
  I set myself a high standard of behavior, and I hold myself to it, even when that's hard or unpleasant.
• What do you do for fun?
  Computer games, movies, a few shows, hiking, and amateur philosophy.
• Tell us what you consider to be your greatest life experience.
  Went skydiving for my birthday one year, that was amazing.
• What makes you stand out from the crowd?
  This might sound arrogant, but just my presence. I get told all the time that I stand out in whatever room I'm in. Sometimes people find it intimidating, but eventually they all learn I'm a good guy.
• What are your greatest personal traits?
  Integrity, responsibility, confidence, and discipline. I am the man I want to be, in the most part, and have conquered many of my demons.
• What is your ‘niche’?
  Questioning things that aren't often questioned, and understanding why a lot of things are the way they are. And then providing that different perspective for others to experience.
• How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or you are more of a homebody?
  I don't travel very much, I've never gotten over how expensive it can be. I do love weekend retreats though.
• What kind of diet and fitness regiment do you follow?
  Portion control, vegetarian, and whatever random form of exercise interests me at the time. Sometimes running, sometimes rock climbing, sometimes yoga, just depends on mood and weather.
• What’s your lifestyle? What makes you who you are?
  Homebody for the most part, with the occasional adventure. I like to sit and reflect on things, mull them over, and get very clear on what I think about them.
• What would you like your followers to know about you that is unique and even a bit personal?
  I read Atlas Shrugged when I was 12, and mostly understood it. Have read it about 6 or 7 times since.
• If you and I were on the beach having some wine and great food, what would you tell me about yourself.
  Whatever you asked, as long as it wasn't way too personal for how well we know each other. I'm an open book, but some of the chapters are for members only.
• What should others absolutely know about you?
  I have no interest in hearing little white lies or other polite deceptions. I'd much rather just get straight talk, cause I like dealing with reality. I understand social niceties, I'm not a jerk, I just greatly prefer it when people are direct and straightforward.
• What do you enjoy most about yourself?
  My original perspective on most things, and my courage to stick with what I know to be true even if others disagree with it. And I love seeing the effect that confidence has on others.
• Name 5 things that you can’t live without.
  My computer, movies, milk, trees, and fresh air.