So,

At age 20 I became a night-club promoter. No, my parents were not happy about it.

At 28 I launched a festival in Croatia called Hideout.

And sold that festival brand to Global Entertainment five years later.

Around the same time, me and some partners took over a 56-hectare island in Croatia and turned it into a new kind of wellness resort.

This is where I experienced extreme learning for the first time. Like when Morpheus taught Neo kung fu in The Matrix.

All the obvious stuff. And, although it wasn’t on the agenda, I learned a bit about rats, sea urchins and how poisonous caterpillars can take out 50 contractors in one fell swoop.

I also learned how to put out fires. Yes, real ones. And metaphorical ones.

I lost (almost) everything. Money and mind.

Picked up the pieces and set about creating something new.

Became a father (extreme learning round two).

Beat Hotel, Resurface, JONA, and two young boys have kept me busy these past few years.

My belief is that learning from mistakes makes you smarter.

Knowledge comes from experience layered over time.

And, we can find meaning in life by participating in something bigger than ourselves.

My idea of success:

Freedom – not needing to worry about money and having autonomy over my time.

Family Happiness – bringing balance to the chaos and bliss.

To Matter – contributing to something I want to exist even when I don’t.

For the last six years, I’ve developed a passion for self-development. It’s become a core value and something I’ve invested in significantly.

Now, I run a portfolio of experience businesses.

I also help other creative leaders with personal and professional development, to grow their businesses, and have fun in the process.

Here’s how I can help:

Nice one for making it to the bottom.