Hobbies Rock!

I'm a strong believer that trying continually to be creative and challenge oneself is the key to living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Over the years I have dabbled in many hobbies, each with a purpose and benefit which I will share with you here. I'm always on the lookout for my next endeavor / growth accelerating activity so if you have a hobby that you think I might be interested in, please drop me a line and share it with me :).

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is about always being on the edge of your limits and striving to break through them so your energy, confidence and abilities increase both in body and mind.

Jonathon rock climbing 2

I've never participated in an activity where improvement is so speedy and visually apparent. It is an extremely rewarding process to begin climbing in an indoor gym on the easiest colour rocks - green - and within months or even weeks you can return to the same wall and climb the next level of difficulty - blue rocks. It's like getting to the next level in a video game but you are actually doing something real and healthy.

Jonathon rock climbing 1

There are endless metaphorical lessons to learn from climbing. Is it time to give up? How far can you push your body and mind, not just in climbing but in business, relationships and competitive environments? I am stubborn and determined in character and sometimes I need to ask myself - Is it always healthy to keep forcing my way by pushing as hard as I can? Perhaps its best to return to fight another day? Only you can answer these questions and decide which options are most suitable for the challenges you face. Rock climbing gives you experience with these types of dilemmas, it helps you to better learn your limits and gives you confidence in making these decisions.

Saxophone & Jazz

Jonathon playing saxophone

Jonathon playing in a band

Cooking



Mini Alcohol Bottle Collecting

Mini wisky Mini cognacs Mini wiskey

Besides being the motivation for my first ever website back in 1999, collecting and trading mini alcohol bottles has made me a lot of friends all around the world. It has also given me a basic appreciation for how markets and trading work. The golden rule I learned is - unless you are familiar with a market don't trade or purchase. ANOTHER DAY = ANOTHER DEAL, there is no rush if you are out of your league.

Patience is key!

Other

Some other great hobbies that I won't go into detail about but I have spent hours and hours investing worthwhile energy into in include growing edible herbs, travel, basketball.