41 Entrepreneurs Share Their Unusual Hobbies
Summary
Youll often find me out on a trail for a good long hike, off the grid or helping with unexpected situations that many shy away from.” “Surfer, organic gardener, blues harmonicist, Chef — they keep me very busy.” “DJ-ing (I have an eclectic taste in music ranging from house to Bollywood to rap/hip-hop) and Bhangra (Formally trained, competed nationally, and held a captain position). Being active and eating healthy helps me balance my work and personal life to the best of my abilities.” “Muay Thai everyday to let off some steam.” “My passion and #1 hobby is travel and hiking. I particularly love the camaraderie and competition involved, but also look to balance that intensity with a mindful yoga class, spin, or go on a nice daybreak run on the off days.” “Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest (affectionately coined the PNW or Upperleft USA) I grew up spending the vast majority of my recreational time outdoors. I even guest teach when the regular backup cannot be there.” “When I got my start in private equity, there was the notorious Monday morning meeting, which was the dreadful day when I had to present my investments to the entire firm. It is a great combination of exercise, camaraderie, and competition that is a great way to get a break from the stress of startups.” “I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu weekly, make homemade mead (honeywine) and love to chop wood to use for heating my home.” “I played competitive soccer when I was younger and I still play soccer, actually had the game of my life last Sunday night, scoring 5 goals to win 8-6 in a high scoring game.
