ABOUT ADAM

Hi, I'm Adam Guthrie, the founder of I Feel Good.

Embracing My Second Chance: A Journey of Transformation and Fulfilment

Once upon a time, I was the proud owner of a thriving business, pouring my heart and soul into it, but deep down, I knew something was amiss. It felt as though my ladder was leaning against the wrong wall, and I yearned for a life that truly resonated with my soul. My relentless work schedule left me drained, exhausted, and on the verge of burnout.

Neglecting my well-being, I had succumbed to obesity, and the strain had taken its toll on my relationships with my wife and children. A cloud of sadness and depression loomed over my spirit.

Then, one fateful day while I was out surfing, everything changed. The waves were enormous, and I, being unfit and overweight, knew I shouldn't be out there. As I paddled over a wave, a sharp pain pierced my chest, radiating into my shoulder and down my left arm. Initially, I brushed it off as a pulled muscle from my vigorous paddling. However, the pain persisted, and upon returning home, I was struck by a crushing sensation in my chest, accompanied by nausea and dizziness.

Instinctively, I rushed to the hospital. Medical professionals swiftly attended to me, hooking me up to an array of monitors, drawing blood for tests. A short while later, they returned with the news: "Adam, you've had a heart attack."

The answers that surfaced were disheartening. I despised what I discovered. I had been leading a life that wasn't my own, forfeiting my happiness along the way. I felt imprisoned, trapped in a cycle of unhappiness, poor health, and unrelenting stress. Life had lost its sparkle, leaving me despondent.

However, within this moment of reckoning, a glimmer of hope emerged—I had been granted a second chance at life.

In that profound realisation, I understood that I was meant to be here, alive and breathing. A surge of gratitude overwhelmed me, but it was accompanied by an acute awareness of the ticking clock. This newfound lease on life beckoned me to reflect upon what truly mattered to me and how I intended to live moving forward. I vowed to cast aside mediocrity and refuse to settle for a life devoid of balance. No longer would I neglect my health, nor sacrifice my family on the altar of work and ambition.

This second chance became my catalyst for profound transformation. It encouraged me to pursue the life I had always envisioned, to turn my dreams into reality.

I made the courageous decision to sell my business, embracing a change of scenery by relocating to Bali. There, I enrolled my children in Green School, fostering their growth and education in a nurturing environment. Determined to reclaim my well-being, I shed the excess weight that burdened me, liberating myself from medications and experiencing a surge of energy that propelled me to conquer one of the world's most grueling endurance events—an ironman triathlon encompassing a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42km marathon run.

A new chapter unfolded as I ventured into starting a new business aligned with my passion, one that empowered me to assist others in transforming their lives and health. With the freedom to work from anywhere in the world, I found my dream life. It's been 13 years now, and my family and I are living in Byron Bay, a beautiful place that brings us joy every day. I have maintained my good health, and my relationship with my wife, children, and even grandchildren is amazing.

I want you to understand that we don't have to wait for a major life event to have a second chance. Every moment, every breath we take is a new beginning and a new opportunity to change our lives for the better. If an ordinary person like me can completely transform their health and life, I am absolutely certain that you can do it too. Just imagine how incredible your life could be if you were given a second chance. How would you choose to live it?