Top Qualities
Socially Engaging
Organized & Diligent
Emotionally Perceptive
Nuanced, Complex Thinker
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What Others Say
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Biographical Highlights
1975
Slave Lake, AlbertaSurvived an Airplane Crash
My mother and I were in a 15-seat airplane that went down during a blizzard in Northern Alberta.
1995
Kumi, South KoreaTaught English Overseas
I taught English to preschool children, teenagers, housewives, and engineers in Kumi, South Korea.
1997
Prince George, British ColumbiaSurvived Cancer
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Korea, and treated in Canada after it reached stage 3.
1999
Victoria, British ColumbiaFeed a Student for a Day
I orgainized the largest student-led fundraising event in the history of Camosun College up to that point, and it became an annual college tradition.
2006
SingaporeTwo Weeks in Singapore
I studied Singapore's history, played with monkeys, networked with fellow Toastmasters, went to the zoo, took photos in the National Orchid Garden, and celebrated New Years Eve.
2008
Vancouver and Victoria, British ColumbiaRan Half-Marathons
I ran my first half-marathon in Vancouver. Then I went on to run two more: The next spring in Vancouver, and the following autumn in Victoria.
2019
Queen Charlotte Straight, British ColumbiaHelped Sail a Sloop
I took a 48-foot sloop up the east coast of Vancouver Island with an old friend from school.
Writing Interests
I enjoy researching and writing timely, relevant articles and commentary.
Friendship, History, Psychology, and Philosophy: You'll often find me digging into the big questions of life and publishing what I learn on Substack.
Environmental Resilience: I am also fascinated by human stewardship of the planet. Here are some news and research topics I am currently tracking:
- wildfires
- rainfall
- evacuations
- natural resources
- hurricanes
- floods
- landslides
- food
- economy
- drought
- energy
- dry seasons
- greenbelts
- elections
- natural gas
- pipelines
- nature
- disaster management
Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2025.
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The Path of Self-Actualization
Have you ever felt like you're capable of so much more, but something is holding you back?
In this episode of The Fulcrum of Courage, we explore a clear, actionable roadmap to realizing your potential, built on the foundations of ancient wisdom and modern psychology.
You’ll discover how self-actualizers align themselves with success, cultivate unshakable resilience, and turn life’s challenges into catalysts for growth. You’ll also learn how to navigate the pressures of our tech-driven society with ethical wisdom, and create environments that support your growth, rather than hindering it.
This episode is a practical guide to self-actualization, with a blueprint that you can apply daily.
Yes, you can live up to your own, amazing potential. Here are the fundamental skills and mindset you need to make that happen.
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