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Curated Media

Books

For its rawness in describing the travesty and beauty of South Africa.

Cry, the Beloved Country
Long Walk To Freedom

Truly one of the most miraculous people of all time.

One of the greatest adventures ever undertaken.

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
I am Pilgrim

Riveting entertainment following espionage around the globe.

Films

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.”

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Forrest Gump

A tale capturing the diversity of life experiences one may have the courage to go out and seek.

The learnings of a man trying to live his life right.

About Time
Interstellar

Nolan's best.

Music

A painfully beautiful song of a father passing on wisdom to his son.

Song:La Mar (The Ocean)
Album:Good Morning, Sunshine

Carefree nostalgia.

Down-to-earth music for any occasion.

Artist:Jack Johnson

Quotes

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a Ride!’

Hunter S. Thompson

The struggle toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart.

Albert Camus

It is the insatiable hunger for mystification and understanding, conflict and resolution, challenge and adaptation, that explodes the wonder of everything that is human.

Pursuit of Wonder

YouTube

A video by me of my time in South America, 2025.

A sharp reminder to be conscious in every moment.

Corecore movie clips stitched together detailing the human spirit.

Getting out into the world.