I spent decades living a life that was decided for me, too afraid to build the life I truly wanted—the one I was only brave enough to dream privately. By the time I hit 40, I faced the greatest pain of all: the realization that I had spent the first half of my life holding the pen while someone else drew the floor plans. When the pandemic hit, I entered a Midlife Death Spiral. I medicated the void with food, alcohol, and video games to escape reality, but eventually came face-to-face with the grief of loss.

In the midst of that spiral, a man shared something with me that radically changed my lens. Throughout history, some of people’s greatest achievements didn’t happen until after 40. He argued that life doesn’t end at 40; life BEGINS at 40. I realized I wasn’t too old to dream again; it wasn’t just downhill from here. I had just reached base camp. The first four decades were merely the site preparation—a time to gather the materials for a second half designed for impact, adventure, and purpose.

I began a deliberate journey to reignite my life: I stepped away from unhealthy habits, reconnected with my values, and undertook rigorous training in iPEC’s Core Energy Coaching™ methodology. iPEC is recognized as one of the most prestigious coaching schools globally, and their program is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ensuring the highest ethical and professional standards. Today, as a Transformation Architect, I help men 40–50 pull out of the Midlife Death Spiral and execute a Legacy Reboot—reclaiming their vitality, their agency, and the blueprint to turn their second half into the greatest chapter of their lives.