How Did I Get Here?

Starting over in your 30s can feel exciting, terrifying, and deeply humbling all at once. By this point in life, many people expect to have everything figured out — a clear path, a stable routine, and a version of success that looks polished from the outside. But life does not always unfold that neatly. Sometimes starting over is not a setback at all — it is a wake-up call.

Article by Shout Out LA | Firefighter & Drone Pilot

We had the good fortune of connecting with George and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi George, what role has risk played in your life or career?
To me, risk analysis is everything… both in my career as firefighter as well as in the business of drone flying with Huntington Drones.

My morning doesn’t start with a ZOOM meeting or morning commute; it starts five minutes from the Pacific Ocean in a loft located in Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico (pronounced zee·waa·tuh·nay·how). My routine is the foundation that keeps me grounded and present as I spend a few minutes of my life, living in a foreign country. It’s been nearly two years now that i’ve called this place my home.