If I assume that one day I'll depart this earth it's my philosophy then to make each day count.

Live deeply, live well is the way to go. For me that's meant a bunch of things. I've travelled far and wide, and had the time of my life. I've seen marvellous things, had fantastic experiences and met wonderful people. Along the way I've had my fill - food, wine, romance and adventure. Wouldn't trade any of that for the world.

Consistent with that I'm happy to take a chance. I seek out experience, as much spiritual and intellectual as the purely physical. I'm tremendously curious and take delight in discovering things.

That's informed my career. Early on I figured I didn't want to sit in the corner and earn a gold watch. I actively pushed myself forward on the basis that the further you went the more interesting it became. I'm smart, knew it, and wanted to make it count. Sometimes I've bitten off too much, but have learned to chew hard.

I'm an independent consultant and entrepreneur, and have worked all over. Melbourne's my home, and like every true Melburnian love the place, and the coffee that goes with it.

That's where I'm at now. Passionate, committed, and actively seeking opportunities of every type.

PS Coincidentally, the background photo is of Wadi Rum, where I travelled through some years ago. It's also one of the places Lawrence of Arabia did his best work - and whose quote I've copied below.