Bruce Achterberg

About Me:

Hi there!

I am a blue/grey eyed, non-colour blind, right-handed, reasonably educated, Australian English using, computer savvy, public speaking, meditation practicing, ki/chi using, present moment dwelling, risk taking, problem solving, challenge-loving, system breaking, non-conforming, inconsistently early-rising, optimistic, energetic, determined, confident, compassionate, enthusiastic, authentic, prolific, constantly improving, strengths-focused, hard-working, balance/equality promoting, blatantly honest, unconventional, martial arts/bodybuilding/weightlifting practicing, virtually fearless, highly honourable, 21 year old (i.e. born in 1986)…

… Australian, male, retail employee, self-proclaimed writer, designer, online-community administrator and moderator, blogger, Toastmaster, entrepreneur, perfectionist, vegan, Libran (as in the star sign), and a participant in growth and change.

I am an introvert currently becoming more extroverted, a logical intuitive, and someone who avidly seeks out the mystery in life, trying to find the answers to the more ‘taboo’ and unconventional questions that life presents and find those all important ‘universal truths’ while engaging in dreams and goals that most people would label with words such as “impossible”, “unrealistic”, “stupid”, and “probably dangerous”.

I was one of the (if not the) youngest people in Australia to receive a black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of about 9 (at least, at the time), and to this day continue to devote a significant portion of my time to constantly challenging myself, improving and expanding my abilities, and trying to tap unknown and unexplored potential by walking the path of continuous, holistic self improvement.

In other words, I’m one of those people who would stop someone who is fleeing naked into the desert screaming, “The horror, the horror!” and ask for directions to where that person just came from. ;)

If I haven't made you flee in terror yet, you can find more info about me here:
http://superninjas.wordpress.com/about-bruce/

… and a rediuclous amount of article-quality, personal development focused posts at the Personal Development for Smart People forums that I help moderate, here:
http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/members/bruce-achterberg.html

If you're *still* here (you glutton for punishment, you), these recently taken pictures of me are sure to send you running into the hills:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2007886&id=1248750142

How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc)

I'm looking for easily applicable, holistic, intelligently delivered information and about the core, essential aspects you need to focus on to maintain a healthy, effective, high-energy raw diet.

From the "sea" of raw food information available, I want the key "drops" that are essential to the successful maintainance of a raw diet—the essential qualities that are found within every successful raw foodist that is eating healthfully and sustainably.

While I'm here, I'll share with you more than you want to know about talents and strengths, and use whatever I learn from you guys to make a more effective contribution.

Mostly, though, I'm looking to enjoy life with those who are interested in health, vitality, and the wonderful things you can do with it. =)

Relationship Status:

Single

Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?

Currently, shakes with a banana spinach base and whatever other fruit that I have, can afford, or feel like eating =)

Interests (outside of Raw Food):

General interests:

Personal development, self-alignment, utilising potential, leverage, feeling healthy, feeling great, competitive games, training, strengths- and talent- alignment, effective combat, 1337 people, conscious growth, brain science, psychology, metaphysics, strengths-theory, talents, the present, making and sharing conceptual relationships that are new and holistic to further potential

Specific interests:

Writing, speaking (often via Toastmasters; soon via more), maximising anything and everything, individualising, indirectly annoying people who like the words "status" and "quo, " self-massage, waiting in anticipation for a partner who likes to give and recieve regular massages with a lifetime commitment to hands-on technique improvement

*gets out organic, extra virigin coconut oil in preparation*

;)

Favorite Books or Authors:

• The Celestine Prophecy • Way of the Peaceful Warrior • A New Earth • Now, Discover Your Strengths • StrengthsFinder 2.0 • Currently reading Personal Development for Smart People by Steve Pavlina of www.StevePavlina.com

Favorite Quote:

"You know you are a raw foodist when … you store produce in your oven. … you want to try solar gazing soon. … you qualify potential dating partners based on their level of toxicity. … your microwave oven has been converted into a sprout and herb garden." — Steve Pavlina, http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/09/you-know-you-are-a-raw-foodist-when/

Facebook Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1248750142&v=info&vi...

Twitter Page:

http://www.twitter.com/BruceAchterberg

MySpace Profile:

http://www.stevepavlina.com/forums/members/bruce-achterberg.html

GI2MR Oath: I promise to do my best to keep this community drama free. I will not name call or throw around personal attacks. I pledge to be respectful even if I do not agree with another member's opinion. When possible, I'll try to smile : )

Yes! I accept the GI2MR Oath.