Leon Logothetis in entrance of Kindness Two
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Earlier than he turned a family identify as a worldwide adventurer, TV host, motivational speaker and best-selling writer, Leon Logothetis was residing a seemingly charmed life as a dealer within the bustling financial hub of London. On the floor, his life appeared enviable, however beneath the veneer of success, he battled persistent melancholy. “I didn’t really feel related,” he says.
Leon Logothetis the second his bike was fastened
Leon Logothetis
At 27, Logothetis noticed the film The Bike Diaries and determined to give up his job, journey around the globe and depend on kindness. “The very first thing I did was hitchhike to Costa Rica counting on $5 a day. From there, I went from Instances Sq. to the Hollywood signal. After which I went from Paris to Moscow – the Eiffel Tower to Purple Sq., and hitchhiked from London to Scotland and again.”
Logothetis ended up shifting to Los Angeles and opening a tv manufacturing firm. One day, he was strolling down Hollywood Boulevard when he noticed a person experiencing homelessness holding an indication that learn: Kindness is the most effective drugs. One thing about that second made him have an epiphany. “I give up my job once more, purchased a classic yellow motorbike that I named Kindness One and circumnavigated the world counting on kindness.”
Leon Logothetis
Leon Logothetis
Because the host of the favored Netflix present, The Kindness Diaries, which now airs on Discovery +, Logothetis traveled to greater than 100 nations with no cash—relying solely on the kindness of strangers alongside the best way. The plot twist was that unsuspecting good Samaritans would obtain a life altering reward.
On one event, he met an unhoused man who provided to place him up for the evening. The following morning Logothetis organized an condo for the person and helped him return to highschool.
Within the subsequent season, he went from Alaska to Argentina utilizing a 50-year-old yellow beetle he named Kindness Two touring from Alaska to Argentina trusting once more within the kindness of strangers from a Canadian bushman coming to his rescue to a avenue musician who opened their properties and most significantly hearts to giving kindness.
Leon Logothetis’ e-book, Go Be Courageous
Leon Logothetis
Placing Pen to Paper
In his new e-book Go Be Courageous (BenBella April 2023), he shares 24 (and ¾) new adventures for a fearless, wiser and really magnificent life. “I consider that bravery is a alternative—the selection to reconnect to our humanity—and it’s one we will make each single day.” He says this e-book is a straightforward idea and journal that may strengthen your being-human muscle, remind you the way courageous you really are and encourage folks to exit and stay their finest life.
By means of his adventures, Logothetis has turn into a beacon of hope and a residing testomony to the profound affect of selecting a path pushed by kindness and empathy. He has devoted his life to inspiring others to embrace the artwork of giving and receiving, emphasizing that human connection transcends cultural, geographic and socioeconomic boundaries. Listed below are a number of of his favourite tricks to stay a life with extra bravery:
1. Embrace Uncertainty. One of the vital essential elements of success as an entrepreneur is the flexibility to navigate by way of unsure instances. Bravery and braveness enable entrepreneurs to face the unknown and take the possibilities and alternatives which they should develop. It’s those who’re afraid that sink. By embracing uncertainty, you’ll be able to determine new alternatives, create revolutionary options and keep the course.
2. Problem the Narrative. Entrepreneurs should frequently adapt to remain related. The following massive firm might be doing what you’re doing however 1% completely different! Bravery and braveness offers us the energy to problem the norms, query conference and search out new concepts. This not solely helps entrepreneurs preserve an edge however permits them to undertake the mindset of attempting new concepts with out concern of failure. After I needed to make a television present (with zero expertise!), I didn’t hearken to the peanut gallery, I challenged that narrative and with braveness and A LOT of failure, obtained to make successful Netflix television present!
3. Pursue Daring Objectives. Have you ever heard of a moon shot? They are saying in case you goal for the moon along with your objectives and fall brief, you’ll nonetheless land among the many stars. To attain extraordinary objectives, you need to set massive daring objectives that may require boldness and bravado. What number of instances have you ever heard tales of individuals saying one thing was unimaginable to do it solely months later and alter the world without end? This jogs my memory of Roger Bannister who broke the primary ever 4 minute mile. Now that time is crushed all of the time! Loopy what occurs once we shatter our consolation zones and bravely transfer ahead.
Leon Logothetis with youngsters at an orphanage
Leon Logothetis
As he seems to what’s subsequent, he has one piece of recommendation for right this moment’s entrepreneurs and leaders. “By no means surrender. You probably have an thought, nevertheless a lot somebody tells you it’s not an excellent one, go for it. Folks advised me kindness doesn’t sell. Properly, I went for it. And right here we’re!”