Tom Xiao

‘Been to all 50 states once, lower 48 twice, lived in 3 countries and continents, realized the sun will never set on the places I called home. Visited 6 continents and 42 countries, I even once traveled to 30 of them in a year. I’m a captain, lifeguard, author, artist, musician, film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, assistant director, solo backpacker, and PPL/UAS rated pilot. There ain’t nothing I can’t do, no sky too high, no sea too rough, no muff too tough. Learned a lot of lessons in my life, versatility and values are everything. Did it my way and never compromised on what I stand for. Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing, moderations for cowards. I’m a passionate filmmaker, I’m a trained pilot, I’m the most well traveled solo backpacker in my life. So if you’re feeling behind then you better run, because this guy’s been there, done that, and it’s going back for more, cheers mate.’

Some wisdoms I abide by:

Leadership is influence.

Luck is the residue of design.

Three things cannot be long hidden, the sun, the moon, and the truth.

Leap and the net will appear.

If you feel it, chase it.

Don’t be careful, be confident.

The world is a book, and those who don’t travel, read only a page.