As a typical teen with a penchant for independence I recognized that my conventional schooling was not offering the skills necessary to do much beyond the ordinary. There was a large gap between academics and the real world (and still is) so I set out to bridge it by learning from sources outside of the classroom. Cue, the life of a budding autodidact.

Along the journey of cramming my head full of advice and data, I somehow authored my first book as a teen and a total of 6 books before age 25.

My appetite for learning has only accelerated over the past 15+ years so I tend to carry with me a lot information about life and its many motley components. This led to the formation of relationships with renowned leaders in the field of personal development and the opportunity to travel and speak around the globe.

When the economy took a nosedive in 2009, I put my own advice to practice, sought opportunity, and lept into real estate investing, which has served me well.

Today I operate my own businesses while seeking to fill my insatiable cranial cravings with insights that help me sustain my own definition of an uncommon life. And some of the things I learn, I like to share with other wonderlusts like myself — so, I write about them at TheUncommonLife.com … and in a few other places.

I believe that life is only as interesting as the mind you cultivate. So, for the pursuit of fun and fascination, I hope you enjoy what you find here. If you’re interested, connect with me on facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other portals on the interwebs.