My life purpose is to create a world of genuine abundance so we can all live meaningful lives wherein our most precious resource - time - is wisely used to bring about the very life experiences we long for.
I am grateful to live my purpose by showing people just like you how to reconnect body and mind. Thus gaining access to a wealth of energy that’s likely being consumed by your daily stressors. Whether it’s your career, your job, your finances, your relationships or lack thereof, I am absolutely positive that my proprietary method will make you see beyond your current circumstances.
If you can see and feel it, you’re on the way to achieving it.
And if you can, you MUST!
The Journey To Find Myself
Begining
I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I grew up in a populous bohemian neighbourhood near Maracanã Stadium, stage of the World Cup Grand Finals in 1950 and 2014. This area gave birth to iconic artists of the 20th century and to me. LOL Such artistic atmosphere of the area perhaps rubbed off on me and inspired me to develop quite the interest in music and sports. More specifically, rock n’ roll and football. And I only left to move all the way across the world to Australia.
Growing up
My early childhood was quite hectic and involving. I juggled between sports and music. To this day, I am not exactly sure how I managed to play competitively, and sometimes simultaneously, football, volleyball, swimming and capoeira (a Brazilian mix of martial arts and dance). Furthermore, as I was also very much into music, I learned to play a few instruments from around eight or nine. I played the violin, piano, guitar and some percussion. In my early teens, I started my journey of non-conformity with societal expectations imposed upon me and formed a band with some friends. We had fun playing, rehearsing and composing. However, it wasn’t until I was 15 years old that I was invited to join a band that played live gigs, had professional recordings and whatnot. In the following several years, we ended up playing hundreds of live gigs for thousands of people, recorded two studio albums and one live which became a DVD later on. It was literally a dream come true appearing on TVs, radios and internet shows.
Building up
Upon graduating from school, my parents wanted me to go to college and suggested Electrical Engineering. I played the guitar and loved fooling around with music-related electronic devices such as amplifiers, pedals and mixing consoles. So it kind of made sense. Once I set foot in my first class at uni, I knew in my gut that I didn’t belong there. I then committed myself to finish it off as quickly as I possibly could. Despite some bumps on the road, I graduated within the standard five years. In my early adulthood, my life started getting in the way of itself. I got a job at a Norwegian company that required me to constantly travel in and outside the country and it imposed significant hardships on keeping up with my band and my athletic routine. A few years in, I decided that I needed a change.
Returning
I then quit my job and moved to Byron Bay, Australia. Byron is a small hippie town south of the Gold Coast. It was exactly what I needed. A place where I could peacefully initiate my journey back to myself. The place is so peaceful and magic that on the way in, there is an iconic sign which accurately describes its vibe: Cheer up! Slow down! Chill out! As soon as I arrived, I knew that I wasn’t going back. That was the place I wanted to be…I needed to be. I then started my saga that would eventually lead me to become officially Aussie. Immigrant life is tough but rewarding.
Rebuilding
I had some money saved up, but as my future was so uncertain, I started making money however I could: cleaning, dishwashing, waitering, landscaping, working in construction and so on. All this hard work was done along with studying and figuring out a way to transfer my professional qualification and credentials over to Australia. It wasn’t easy at all, but looking back at all the years, I can only feel gratitude and pride that I had the courage to do whatever it took and the patience to wait as long as necessary. Including marrying the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my life.
Renewing
Today my wife and I are gladly Australian citizens. The most important take away from all this is that right now, what I accomplished no longer matters. My accomplishments stay in the past. However, the person I have become is the real deal. It lives right here right now. I have become a Robbins-Madanes Trained Life Coach, an enthusiast photographer, a far better husband, son and friend. I learned compassion, empathy, self-awareness and most importantly, I learned that I am the best person I have ever been, until tomorrow. I learned that if I want a better future, I must be the best I can today.