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• After an inspiring weekend retreat, these words keep coming back to mind. • I've learned it's up to US to create the world we want to live in. • I see untapped potential (greatness) in individuals and organizations, so I created @greatnessfoundation. • Do you see something in the world you'd like to change? Create something that changes it! • In the wise words of Bucky Fuller, "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old one obsolete." • Now... what are you going to go out and create? (at Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Oxnard,CA)

If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care. ⁃ Marvin Ashton • The 5 foot tall room we’re sitting goes back another 20 feet and comprises this entire family’s home… flooring, walls, and a roof placed on top of a boat. • Behind the wall in the back is a cut-out hole in the floor used as the restroom (in fact one of the nicest ones) that you can look through and see the water upon which this floating village community of Chau Doc, Vietnam resides. • In front of us sits a water filter from Cambodia that I’m delivering, providing this family with clean water for the next several years. • Experiences like this, meeting extraordinary human beings, beginning to understand the unique challenges others face, has changed me forever. • Let us treat each other (and ourselves) with more love, patience, and care… everyone is fighting their own battles. • I’m grateful and excited to announce new partnerships with organizations doing incredible work in the world… make sure to join the tribe on my website to learn more as well as opportunities to get involved. (at Châu Đốc, An Giang, Việt Nam)

This is something I've been thinking about recently. • It's certainly not easy to do great things. • It requires a level of courage to face criticism and potential failure, to keep moving forward... but nothing great was accomplished by playing small. • I've noticed the more courage, in the face of challenge or adversity, the more my life expands in the areas that are most meaningful to me. • What are you willing to be courageous for? #choosegreatness #conversationswithmyself (at Cardiff Seaside Market)

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“Be the reason someone smiles today.” • These children live in the middle of a wasteland called El Limonal (Nicaragua), 50 m from the city's rubbish dump, 150m from the city's sewage depot and 200m from the Acome river, where an oil factory pours its waste water. • Bacteriological analysis shows the water is polluted by levels two million times higher than international norms. The air is polluted by an extremely fine dust, which covers the entire wasteland and rises with the slightest gust of wind, inhaled by the residents and adding to problems of respiratory infections. Flies and mosquito proliferate, increasing the possibility of transmission of disease. • Experts from international organizations have, “indicated the El Limonal site to be inappropriate for human habitation.” • … and yet, the children smile. The children embraced me with open arms as we ran through the neighborhood playing tag and soccer. The children in this photo were the reason I smiled. • Circumstances like this aren’t easy to see. I believe it’s important to not be naive to what’s happening around the world and do what we can with resources available to us to make a difference. • If you’re interested in getting involved, check the events page on my website: House build project in Mexico (May), working with Syrian refugee camps in Greece (June), and a trip back to Nicaragua (August) are a few of the projects planned. (at Chinandega, Chinandega)

Most of you know that I love the "hero's journey" as a framework for our lives. • At some point in life, we all feel a call to adventure, a desire for something more. • Separation is required to elevate from ordinary and achieve extraordinary. • I remember how challenging it was to separate from certain relationships and environments that kept me from growing... but it was necessary. • If you're ready to elevate in your own hero's journey, I'd love to support you through my mentorship program or mastermind group (link in bio). • Choose to elevate. Choose greatness. (at La Jolla, California)

It's your path, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. - Rumi • This idea has been coming up a lot during my travels through Central America. • The choices we make (from the things we think about to the people we spend time with and the experiences we say YES to) are ultimately shaping our path... a path that is only for us to walk. • Lets choose to walk this path courageously with love and reverence. • And maybe throw in some handstands for fun :) 📸: @jennyscholl (at Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica)

• I started consulting, mentorship, and a mastermind group to help game changers go from good to great. • I started @greatnessfoundation to help leaders and organizations maximize their positive impact in the world. • I started @myinstaboost to help businesses grow and reach more people through social media. • You don't need a reason to help people... you just need to do it. (at Playa San Juan del Sur)

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. - Robert Louis Stevenson • An unforgettable experience, releasing 1 day old baby turtles into the sea. The turtles that survive will return back to the same exact spot on the beach 15 years later. • Learning more and more that the choices I make (aka the seeds I plant) and doing the best I can on a daily basis is all that I control. The outcome (aka the harvest) may not come for years and always seems to take care of itself. • Grateful for the opportunity to explore the world and give back. Stay in touch about future projects and opportunities to get involved by joining the tribe on my website (link in bio) • Thank you for following the journey 🇳🇮🌎✌️ 📸: @jennyscholl (at Monty's Beach Lodge)

Spending the next three weeks in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama ✈️🌎✌️ • Along with building 5 homes for families in need, I'm excited to learn about, create, and support sustainable development initiatives. • Thought of the day: If it's important enough, you'll find a way. • Also, let me know if you have recommendations for experiences and people/organizations to connect with throughout Central America :) (at Granada, Granada, Nicaragua)

“All I can do is do what I can do, and do the best with what I know how to do.” - Gary Clark Jr. • Inspired by artists who paint. Inspired by authors who write. Inspired by musicians who make music. • I trust that the things that make us feel most alive aren’t a coincidence but rather a guiding star. • Whether it’s painting, writing, making music or exploring the world… we’re here to create a masterpiece. • What will yours look like? • Inspired by the music and words of @GaryClarkJr last night at #LincolnSessions. Thank you @lincolnmotorco for the opportunity to experience an artist at work. • If you missed the show, the live stream is available on Facebook until this evening, link in the first comment. #ad 📸: @andi.lew (at Paul Smith Limited)

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... and this has made all the difference in the world. • I am who I am today because of the people around me. • I started @greatnessfoundation to help people and support them on their journey to do great things in the world. • Join the community, get involved with our global projects, and even work with me 1-1 or join our Inner Circle mastermind group. • Let me know how I can help 🙌 (at Philz Coffee)

Give away what you most wish to receive. - Robin Sharma • Tomorrow is my birthday and I only have one wish. Not a present, not a card, not even a ticket to Bali :) • My wish is that you GIVE. • In this picture, Ebaristo is being blessed as he opens the door to a brand new home that was built for his family. Just two days earlier, they were living on dirt with wooden pallets for walls and a tarp for a roof. • This upcoming weekend, we’ll be back in Mexico to build another home… and I wouldn’t want to spend my birthday any other way. • What if every birthday or holiday we asked, “what can I give to others?” instead of, “what can I get for myself?” • I’ve learned that experiences when we GIVE are far more memorable and meaningful than any present we can receive. • Today, this week, or even a year from now… Time, energy, or resources to help those with less… I would be honored if you GIVE and share your story with me. (at La Bufadora, Ensenada Mexico)

I've noticed the moments I'm most proud of in my life often come from overcoming challenges or walking a difficult road. • Maybe you can relate? • This perspective allows me to see challenges as blessings, an opportunity to learn something and become better for it. • By the way, are you getting my emails? I share resources that have helped me and opportunities to get involved: www.MikeSherbakov.com (at Wanderlust Hollywood)

We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion. - Georg Hegel • I recently had the opportunity to support Love Your Brain Foundation and @kevinpearce by speaking about mindfulness and leading a guided meditation. • The idea that nothing great was ever accomplished without passion kept coming to mind. • I often think of the biggest innovators, difference makers, and game changers... each of them with a deep passion about their respective ventures. • This, in my opinion, is what life is about... finding whatever it is we're passionate about and pursuing it until our time is up. • My purpose is to help leaders and organizations maximize their positive impact in the world. If I can support you on your journey, please reach out on my website. 📸: @loveyourbrain (at Balboa Park)

A new year. A new chapter. New opportunities. • My intentions for 2017: 1. 10x the impact we made last year with @greatnessfoundation 🙏 2. Fall in love 😍 3. Visit 10 more countries and develop/support with empowerment programs in each 🌎 4. Raise and invest $50 million under the new impact investment fund 💸 5. Learn everything I can, spend time with people that make me smile, and enjoy the ride 🙌 • Cheers to making this year the best one yet! (at Zion National Park)

This pretty much sums it up. • Why do I do what I do? Because I must. • Why do you have a desire to be more, do more, and give more? Because you must. • What we can be, we must be. • If I can support you on the journey, let's connect (link in bio) 🙌 (at Palo Alto, California)

If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. - Alexander Hamilton • I stand for our choice to live extraordinary lives. I stand for our opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. I stand (and often run) for greatness. • For those that want to join me in taking a stand: 🙏 1. This month - I’m representing San Diego in the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign for American Cancer Society: http://bitly.com/acsblessed 🙌 2. January 27-29 - Join me for another house build project in Mexico for a family in need: http://www.gofundme.com/housebuild2017 ✌️️3. February 17-22 - Join me for a community development program and building 5 homes in Nicaragua: http://wejourney.co/wellness-journey (use code WEJOURNEY and mention my name for $100 off) • Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do… find what you stand for. • Choose greatness. 📸: @cafoundation (at La Jolla Cove)

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