Origin story...
"Life is long... if you know how to use it." - Seneca
Things weren't always so great. My folks divorced before my first birthday. Being an only child of a single mom came with some prejudice and lack of acceptance from some folks. Plus, I had more than my fair share of issues as a child--orthopedic problems, glasses, crooked teeth, pimples, obesity (and named "Stout" ouch!), being bullied, anxiety disorder, ugh... I loved my folks, and I think they loved each other, they just couldn't live together. My mom loved the buzz of the city (Dallas), and my dad loved the farm where he had literally been born.
I lived my first 12 years with my mom and grandmother until her passing and overwhelming medical costs basically bankrupted my mom. As a result, I moved to the farm and lived with my dad (for the first time in my life) in the 120 year old house he had been born in (and with no indoor plumbing or electricity until the 1950s), it had no A/C and a coal furnace when I lived there. It took some getting used to, but my dad was cool. And it was kind of deja vu all over again with the lack of acceptance. This time it was with some of my dad's relatives who pretty much said that I would not amount to much.
My dad worked hard on the farm, and when I was old enough, I did too. As a result, I knew for sure that I was NOT going to be a farmer. Also during that time I picked up healthy eating and exercise, and lost 64 pounds one summer. My dad's parents didn't graduate high school, and my dad was OK with whatever I wanted to do, so college here I come. I worked hard to deal with my learning weaknesses and was able to get scholarships to fund all of my undergraduate courses at Purdue (first as a math major, then a degree in architecture, and another one in psychology).
Off to grad school and a failed first marriage and gaining back 50 pounds or so. Then a six-figure debt of student loans by the time I finished my first doctorate and fellowship. To skip to the chase, I now have lost that 50, paid off the debt and done a fair amount more. Now, I want to be able to help others work through their issues and problems, as well as help them to become the person they want to be. Not just "OK" but to truly live A Life in Full. I can tell you, there is nothing, and I mean nothing that is more satisfying than to accomplish what you set your mind to (and to show the naysayers who said you couldn't do it).
Do you know the feeling when you've read a great book or seen a great movie or forward a great video? That's how I feel about all the things I have learned and experienced. I've been a graduate or medical school professor for 30 years and I love to teach and engage others in making them better, smarter, and more successful. A Life in Full brings these passions together to a wider audience. Please be in touch and let me know how I can be of help.
Things weren't always so great. My folks divorced before my first birthday. Being an only child of a single mom came with some prejudice and lack of acceptance from some folks. Plus, I had more than my fair share of issues as a child--orthopedic problems, glasses, crooked teeth, pimples, obesity (and named "Stout" ouch!), being bullied, anxiety disorder, ugh... I loved my folks, and I think they loved each other, they just couldn't live together. My mom loved the buzz of the city (Dallas), and my dad loved the farm where he had literally been born.
I lived my first 12 years with my mom and grandmother until her passing and overwhelming medical costs basically bankrupted my mom. As a result, I moved to the farm and lived with my dad (for the first time in my life) in the 120 year old house he had been born in (and with no indoor plumbing or electricity until the 1950s), it had no A/C and a coal furnace when I lived there. It took some getting used to, but my dad was cool. And it was kind of deja vu all over again with the lack of acceptance. This time it was with some of my dad's relatives who pretty much said that I would not amount to much.
My dad worked hard on the farm, and when I was old enough, I did too. As a result, I knew for sure that I was NOT going to be a farmer. Also during that time I picked up healthy eating and exercise, and lost 64 pounds one summer. My dad's parents didn't graduate high school, and my dad was OK with whatever I wanted to do, so college here I come. I worked hard to deal with my learning weaknesses and was able to get scholarships to fund all of my undergraduate courses at Purdue (first as a math major, then a degree in architecture, and another one in psychology).
Off to grad school and a failed first marriage and gaining back 50 pounds or so. Then a six-figure debt of student loans by the time I finished my first doctorate and fellowship. To skip to the chase, I now have lost that 50, paid off the debt and done a fair amount more. Now, I want to be able to help others work through their issues and problems, as well as help them to become the person they want to be. Not just "OK" but to truly live A Life in Full. I can tell you, there is nothing, and I mean nothing that is more satisfying than to accomplish what you set your mind to (and to show the naysayers who said you couldn't do it).
Do you know the feeling when you've read a great book or seen a great movie or forward a great video? That's how I feel about all the things I have learned and experienced. I've been a graduate or medical school professor for 30 years and I love to teach and engage others in making them better, smarter, and more successful. A Life in Full brings these passions together to a wider audience. Please be in touch and let me know how I can be of help.
Living a Life in Full Events and Experiences
|
There are a number of once in a lifetime experiences that we can make happen for you so you can live your life in full, like attending Milan or Paris Fashion Weeks, going to the Tonys or the Oscars, or the BET Awards or the Country Music Awards. How about Movie Premieres and after parties, and not just admission to amazing events, but VIP, Backstage Passes, Special Experiences, Red Carpet Photos, the After Parties and more. Yes, even Buring Man. We can make it happen. Just click here to let us know what you’re interested in. Here is just a sample…
Sporting
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Charity Events
Art and Fashion
Fun
Sporting
- Wimbledon
- Formula 1
- Indianapolis 500
- UFC Matches
- Ryder’s Cup
- Le Mans
- Skyboxes, Suites, Lounges, Ringside Seats, Courtside, Finish-line Seats,
Entertainment
- Critics Choice Awards
- Golden Globe Awards & Red Carpet
- Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Experience
- Movie Premieres and after parties
- Oscar Parties
- Grammy Parties (Los Angeles & Las Vegas)
- Coachella Music Festival
- Seth MacFarlane Holiday Party (LA)
- Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA & After Party (LA)
- Vanity Fair Oscar After Party (LA)
- Tony Awards (NYC)
Lifestyle
- Soho House Membership and other Exclusive Club Memberships - We can now fast track and guarantee membership acceptance at the most exclusive clubs in Los Angeles, New York, and London.
Charity Events
- Monaco Red Cross Ball
- The Met Gala
Art and Fashion
- Milan Fashion Week
- Paris Fashion Week
- And associated parties with Dolce & Gabbana, Simon Cracke, Prada, Etro, and more….
- Art Basel
- Art Miami
- Other Fashion Weeks and Haute Couture Worldwide
Fun
- Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon VIP Tickets
- Saturday Night Live Tickets
- Rockefeller Center VIP Tree Lighting
What would you like to do?
Tools to help get the job done
Get your Certificate in Global Health or Humanitarian Intervention
|
|
|
Living a Life in Full Amazon Storefront
Welcome to the official Living a Life in Full Amazon Storefront - a curated destination for those passionate about personal growth and living their lives in full. It’s the place where you can go to get the tools for making it so.
I have had a number of people that have read my LinkedIn Top Voice articles on health, fitness, and climbing – “Weirdo Challenges,” “I’m in my 60s but My Biological Age is in the 20s – Here’s How Yours Can Be, Too,” or “A Practical Approach to Living a Life in Full,” or “The Ethical Alpinist: Grace in the Mountains over Glory on Social Media,” or about the tools I use for podcasting
“What I Have Learned After Hosting 100 Podcast Episodes,” or my podcast guest’s books or even mine for that matter, and the equipment that I use for my YouTube Channel and were interested in learning more about them or how they could get them, too.
As a result, we have now partnered with Amazon to create the Living a Life in Full Storefront. It’s a one-stop shop where you can browse and buy the actual products that I use and trust, and often come with at a discount. Be sure to stop in often as it will continue to grow and develop. We welcome your recommendations as well!
And, as always, all commissions go directly to our charity, The Center for Global Initiatives, and are paid by Amazon, not you. Please check it out and bookmark us
I have had a number of people that have read my LinkedIn Top Voice articles on health, fitness, and climbing – “Weirdo Challenges,” “I’m in my 60s but My Biological Age is in the 20s – Here’s How Yours Can Be, Too,” or “A Practical Approach to Living a Life in Full,” or “The Ethical Alpinist: Grace in the Mountains over Glory on Social Media,” or about the tools I use for podcasting
“What I Have Learned After Hosting 100 Podcast Episodes,” or my podcast guest’s books or even mine for that matter, and the equipment that I use for my YouTube Channel and were interested in learning more about them or how they could get them, too.
As a result, we have now partnered with Amazon to create the Living a Life in Full Storefront. It’s a one-stop shop where you can browse and buy the actual products that I use and trust, and often come with at a discount. Be sure to stop in often as it will continue to grow and develop. We welcome your recommendations as well!
And, as always, all commissions go directly to our charity, The Center for Global Initiatives, and are paid by Amazon, not you. Please check it out and bookmark us
Start-Up, Corporate, and Practice Consultation
|
|
|
|
I run an international consultancy, by remarkable coincidence called Stout Ventures Advisory. I advise and provide assistance in the areas of for-profit technology start-ups (healthcare and medicine primarily), clinical practices and healthcare systems, publishing, and non-profit development via retainer or hourly arrangements.
|
I have a history of being a Chief/E/O/I/Officer with as many as 500 staff reporting to me. Now I serve on the boards of several companies with their CEOs reporting to me, which I prefer a whole lot more. I am also involved in angel investing in compelling instances for first-money in, start-ups, syndicates, and mid-stage interests.
To learn more about my Angel Advising, click here. |
Hear all about it!
|
|
|
|
 Tune in to Living a Life in Full RadioBe sure to tune in to Living a Life in Full Radio on Spotify! For those of you who already enjoy our podcast on Spotify, you can now also listen to the Monthly Mix Tape of my alter ego “DJ-DoctorC” as well. I hope you enjoy them all!
|