What follows is a snapshot of 'yours truly', just so that you can get a sense of what makes me tick!

There's probably more in here than you really need to know, but I'll soon get to find out all about you, so I want you to get a feel for who I am and what I'm all about..it's only fair right ?

I'm a recovering adrenalin seeker, probably only in temporary remission!…....Martial Artist, Kamikaze Downhill Mountain Biker, Inline Skater and stuff like that.

I still enjoy those things, but as the years have rolled by, and I have come to understand the true meaning of the word 'pain', my days of reckless abandon have significantly reduced somewhat and I have developed a new awareness.....it's called 'calculated risk' Ha!

So now I at least 'look before I leap'…still love the buzz though!

I like to live life like the adventure it was designed to be and inspire others to do the same.

The International nature of my Coaching Practice gives me the opportunity to live anywhere in the world I choose.

Although San Diego, California is where I call home, right now I'm having The Time Of My Life in sunny, Southern Spain, where there are 330 full days of sunshine a year, the sky is blue and the ocean is turquoise..wonderful!

If I feel the need to experience somewhere new….I'll be there, but right now, life is good.

I'm a nature loving, fitness oriented, health conscious, fun seeking single Dad to the two greatest people I know. My daughter Vikki, who's a Consultant for one of the UK's largest head-hunting firms, and my son Alex who's a Professional Yachtsman.

I don't watch TV, (Except Formula One Motor Racing at 18 races a year!) …..and haven't bought a daily newspaper since 1982. I've lost the taste for meat and alcohol..but not for chocolate!

I've never smoked…… Never really grasped why anyone of a sound mind would want to put something in their mouth and then set fire to it!

I'm English by birth and spent most of my life there. The later years have been spent in the USA. I've lived in Vancouver, Washington …Scottsdale, Arizona,… and San Diego, California. I love America and I love the American people. But the bureaucracy? The propaganda? The government? Well….

Right now I'm having a great deal of fun being part of the Spanish culture, which has a delightful irreverence toward bureaucracy, government and anything that interferes with enjoying life, which suits me just fine !

I've lived my entire life in a state of 'positive expectancy'. By that I mean I have ALWAYS expected the very best to happen to me..and for the most part it really has! Of course I've had to face my fair share of adversity, but you know what they say "It's not how far you fall, it's how high you bounce that matters!"

I have no fear of death....and plan to be at least 110 years old before I get to debate whether it's my time to go or not…and I just LOVE to debate!

For those people who are intrigued about my shaved head and have pondered the question "Is Vin Diesel really just another Mike Lewis look-alike?" , Hollywood sources have remained tight-lipped on the issue.

San Diego natives, however, will recall my appearance at the legendary 3rd Annual Austin Powers Shaggathon a few years back, where I shaved my head and won first prize as the character Dr Evil….Ha!

So read on..enjoy the pictures.

..and Keep Smiling!

Mike

Favorite Quotes

"I have lots of these..but here are some that are so ME!"

"You can have anything in life you want………
If you just help enough other people get what they want"
              - Zig Ziglar

"Security is mostly a superstition - It does not exist in nature. Life is either a daring adventure..or nothing."
             - Helen Keller

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and loudly proclaiming
…….Wow! What a ride!".
             - Peter Sage

Where I Live

Born in England, now San Diego, California based, which is about as close to paradise as you can get…but I'm sure there's less traffic in paradise!

…at the moment

I'm currently taking advantage of an opportunity to experience the life, the history and the culture of Spain, currently residing at Paradise Beach, just outside the old fishing port of Villajoyosa, on the beautiful Costa Blanca, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Favorite Books

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee - Dee Brown

The Celestine Vision - James Redfield

Power vs. Force - David R Hawkins

Spiritual Economics - Eric Butterworth

The Eye of the I - David R Hawkins

The Force - Stuart Wilde

In Search Of Ancient Gods - Erich Von Daniken

Cosmic Philosophy - George Adamski

Ghost Force - Ken Connor

Collins Concise Dictionary/Thesaurus -
If you love words like I do, you'll understand that!

Favorite Movies

A Fish Called Wanda

Top Gun

Gladiator

Forrest Gump

Enter The Dragon

Blue Streak

Paint Your Wagon

A River Runs Through It

Pretty Woman

The Matrix

Officer and a Gentleman

The Shawshank Redemption

The Indiana Jones Trilogy

Phil Collins - Live In Berlin ….Ha!
Not exactly a movie, but an awesome video!

Favorite Music

Soul - I've been a 'soul man' since I was 15

Motown - Has there ever been better dance music?

Beatles - Their music has aged beautifully, much like myself !

Rod Stewart - Been a fan since
                      the very start!

Celine Dion - Incredible voice

John Denver - Awesome connection with                         life and living

Queen - Timeless, Classic, Unique.

Phil Collins - How can one guy have so
                  much talent ?

What I Like

Freedom

To go where I really want to go, to do what I really want to do..and to be who I really want to be!

Adventure

New people, new places, new experiences, new skills...........but the greatest adventure of all is my own personal 'adventure of self discovery'!

People

A perpetual source of interest, intrigue and fascination.

Laughter

It can make your ribs hurt, your face ache, but it's SO good for the soul!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunshine

There's something especially
energizing about a bright sunny day!
- I think I must be solar powered!

Interesting, Stimulating
Conversation -

The source of friendship,
companionship and true love.

 

 

 


An Open Fire

Hypnotic for the mind, body and soul.

Animals

I like almost ALL animals. I say 'almost' because, let's be honest, some critters just ain't that endearing !

Classic Cars

Very easy to go ga-ga over old cars!

Walking

'Wonderful exercise, very therapeutic and the best way to see the great outdoors!'

Mountains

'He climbed cathedral mountains, saw silver clouds below, he saw everything as far as you could see'.

 

 

 


Dog Training

Especially big dogs ..Dobermans in particular.

Photography

Many of the pictures on this site are shots I took myself.

Improv Comedy

Now there's something I could do!

 

 

 

 

 


Blue Sky

Doesn't a clear blue sky just make you want to take a deep breath and smile?

Speed

When water skiing, always keep your eye on the ski, but try to avoid getting the ski on your eye!

Wood

Ok call me weird, but natural wood…the color, the texture and pattern of the grain..even the smell really does it for me!

Off Roading

The Desert ..the final frontier, to go where no man (except other off-roaders) has gone before!

The River

Always moving, always changing…never stops or turns back. I must have river water in my veins

Wide Open Spaces

Montana really does have a BIG SKY..HUGE…ENORMOUS!!!

The Ocean

That vast expanse of beautiful blue, immense power..and the air is so clean !

What I Love

My Kids

We love you too Dad…

Keep Smiling!!!

Alex & Vikki

Formula One Motor Racing

This is REAL Motor Racing!

Cadburys Chocolate

Nuff said?

Recently Discovered I Like

Snow Boarding

It's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks

 

 

 

 

 


Rock Climbing

Exhilarating …especially with no ropes or harness!

Karaoke

This proves that I can even have fun doing something I am hopeless at!

What I Don't Like

Injustice
Bureaucracy
Bullies
Crowds
Noise
Cruelty
City living
Cucumber…1976-Cucumber Eating Contest!
(Lost by a mile and still can't stand the taste,
texture or smell.)

Most Memorable Adventures

Martial Arts 1973-1981

8 intense years of super fitness, pain and …glory!
I'd do it all again tomorrow!

Walking Hot Coals - July 1989

Hawaii - 45 feet of pure exhilaration.

Sedona - March 1998

Awesome memories, and YES, the place does have an extraordinary energy!

Grand Canyon - August 1999

Absolutely BREATHTAKING!

You just have to experience it !

Climbing Mt Whitney,
California Sept 2001

Highest mountain in the lower 48..did it twice in a month!..a very, very arduous day hike!"

 

 



 


Climbing Mt Aitana, Spain -
Xmas 2003

An alternative Christmas with my son!

5 hours to climb to the top, about an hour to get down..
in an avalanche!

I can thoroughly recommend you DON'T do this!

People Who Have Had A Profound Impact On My Life

Doris Wood -

For her wisdom, her wit, and her unconditional faith, love and support.

Tom Schreiter

For his friendship, his incredible mind, his razor sharp wit, his outstanding mentoring, and unique perspective on life.

Anthony Robbins

For showing me how to live life with more passion than I knew I had.

Jim Bunch

For helping me find the real me, when the search party was almost ready to quit.

Richard Taylor

For being the brother I always wanted, the business partner I always needed and the friend who never quits.

Michael Oliver

For his unconditional friendship, his wisdom, his inspiration and his sense of humour.

Dr. Dan Lee Dimke -

For making me REALLY think.

Scott Lucy

For setting an outstanding example of unconditional, non-judgmental friendship, not just to me but for all who are privileged to know him.

Dr. K. Steven Whiting

 For his totally fascinating depth of knowledge on just about everything you can think of, his willingness to share it, his love and compassion for mankind and his trust and faith in me.

In Closing……

I hope that gives you some idea of who I am !

…..if you would really like to change your life…..To HAVE more….DO more…and BE more, I would consider it a privilege to be able to help you.

Contact me today and we'll set up a time to talk…it costs nothing to find out how we might start your own adventure of self-discovery!

Keep Smiling !

One of Life's Adventurers