By the age of five, I had been to 234 funerals. My grandfather, father, two aunts, and an uncle all work in the funeral home business and until the age of ten, I grew up in one of our family-run funeral homes. At the start of my life, I was constantly reminded of the end of life.

I learned many things from a childhood surrounded by death, but one thing I never forgot was the look and feel of regret on the faces of people who wished they had lived differently - avoided distractions, spent more quality time with loved ones, or shared what weighed on their hearts before it was too late. At an early age, I gained profound perspective on mortality and what truly matters in the end, which deeply influenced my worldview and approach to life.

My approach? To become obsessed with living. To maximize the life in each day so that I did not regret how I chose to live. For me, this was striving to maintain a strong sense of self, to remain as healthy and happy as possible, to continuously grow, and to serve the self in others. To this end, I have pushed the limits of my mind and body: running a marathon, finishing a century (100-mile) bike ride, and completing an IRONMAN triathlon. I have achieved professional success while remaining true to my values: building a career helping startups and nonprofits streamline operations and embrace data & technology so that more time can be spent optimizing for human-centered service delivery. I have prioritized making an impact in my community: I am a member of the Human Flourishing Network and alongside my lovely wife, I co-operate Dorson Community, providing support to underserved youth.

This lifestyle and these priorities led me to develop a personal philosophy I call InStrive. It has supported myself and others like Justin Dapaah, creator of Mentally Motivated, to raise awareness, build confidence, and become empowered.

I am so incredibly grateful you found your way here and I look forward to connecting with you!