Hi, I'm Jack
Origin Story
About Me
I was born in Santa Barbara, California, into a traditional Lebanese family. My paternal grandparents moved to Summerland in 1932, where they built a life as local merchants. This small beach town is where I grew up and will always call home. Though I’ve lived in other places throughout my life, I often returned to find refuge and gain perspective, reminding myself of the roots my family and I established here.
What makes me qualified?
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I hold myself accountable to the principle of "What I say, I'll do," because I believe that actions speak louder than words. At the start of my 30th birthday, I declared a clear intention that I wanted to pursue throughout the next decade: to put myself in uncomfortable situations as a means of personal growth and self-discovery.
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The following list reflects the accomplishments I’ve achieved in the last ten years. While I didn’t attain all my goals, unforeseen opportunities arose in their place.
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Earned my BA in communication studies at SFSU
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Paid off all financial debts
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Lived in Paris & learned French
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Moved to New York City
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Earned my Associate Coaching Certification from the International Coaching Federation
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Worked at a global media agency
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Ran the New York City Marathon
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Learned trapeze
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Quit my job to start my own company
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Got my motorcycle license (including a 2002 Ducati Monster)
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Did a motorcycle, cross-country road trip from NY to CA
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This list acknowledges the emotional challenges and obstacles I faced—fears and doubts that once held me back from embracing adventure in my younger years. Over time, through self-exploration and acceptance, I learned that approaching the unknown with curiosity, no matter how daunting it seemed, was the key to personal growth.
The journey toward your goals will inevitably bring its own set of emotions, no matter how bold your pursuits. It’s through navigating these emotions that you will be empowered to embark on your wildest dreams.
In the meantime, I’ll be there...guiding you as you embark on your own journey.
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~ Jack