Dooley Noted: 1/28/2016
The Person: Mike Adams
His Profession: novelist and freelance writer for High Times, Playboy.
Cannabis Now, Townsquare Media, Merry Jane
How I met him:
I met Mike Adams in our small Indiana town. Our parents played cards together, and my mom used to babysit a young Mike and his brother.
I’m sure it’s no accident that I remember taking my first sip of Dad’s beer at the Adams house!
Mike and I were six years apart, so we didn’t know each other much growing up. But we rekindled a friendship after we both took entrepreneurial career paths to see what was outside of Indiana walls.
How he’s changed me:
Mike was the first man I ever dated that fully supported my career endeavors. He knew that my mission was not to be denied, and I would never live a full life without breaking the norms.
He knew because he was doing the same. In Indiana, many people stay and raise a family there. They are happy. But happiness to us was breaking social norms and doing work that was important to us, even if it meant leaving home.
He also showed me that mature people can be friends after a breakup. We didn’t work as a couple, but we have maintained a solid friendship, in which we consistently influence and inspire one another.
Mike lost 30 pounds in the past year, often emailing me about his progress. I was so proud to see him discover that it didn’t take much change at all to commit to a more fit lifestyle.
He still enjoys beer and good food, but he makes healthier food choices and exercises daily. He was surprised that he didn’t have to live in a gym nor starve himself to see amazing results!
I’m so proud to call Mike my friend, former boyfriend, and an absolute catalyst to my success.
His answers to a list of my questions:
Book that changed you:
“Kama Sutra for Dummies”
Best websites:
The ones that pay me
Biggest mentor:
Brick Briscoe
Secret to success:
Get up before the sun.
Secret to happiness:
Don’t be afraid to say “no.”
Secret to fitness:
Diet is everything.
Secret to wealth:
Ahh…I’m open to suggestions.
Best advice you’ve been given:
Never get married. (I failed to listen three times.)
Your acronyms:
NUT – Never Use Them
How you can be contacted:
Cell: 812.217.0925
Twitter: twitter.com/adamssoup
Facebook: facebook.com/mikeadams73
Honor and acknowledge the people who change you.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley