Stacy Taniguchi, Ph.D. truly has lived a life to thrive.

His research and incredible experiences have given him a unique perspective on how to master a life worth living. He is an accomplished speaker and shares his unique message far and wide.

In his own words:

“I’ve been around the world a few times; Met a lot of people I don’t like, and a few people I want to be like. Took a leak in the Yukon River, almost drowned in the Nile, And watched a cremation at the headwaters of the Ganges. Slept in a snow cave once for fun and too many times to survive. Climbed the highest mountain on 6 continents and ignored the 7th because it was too small. Paddled a kayak in the Pacific & Arctic Oceans & the Mediterranean Sea, Surfed the waves of Hawaii, scuba dived in the Great Barrier Reef, and touched a whale in Alaska.

I’ve skied A-Basin’s double black diamond Pallavicini run on cross-country skis. Hunted for the animals of the forest, many times with little luck. Was a seasick commercial salmon fisherman on the open seas, and a poor fisherman overall. Ran a few marathons for fun and ran up and down Mt Marathon several times. But, I ran the fastest when chased by Masai warriors in Tanzania. I hiked for 30 days to circumnavigate the Gates of the Arctic with a friend, Climbed the steps on the Great Wall, and didn’t climb Uluru out of respect for the aborigines. I’ve shook hands with a U.S. President, was appointed to Annapolis by a U.S. Senator, Spent time with the Rinpoche of Tengboche, shared a DC with Cheneyan rebels, And drank kumis with a Cossack in the Pamirs. I’ve climbed the frozen waterfalls of Keystone Canyon and slept on the big rock walls of Yosemite.

I’ve skydived out of flying airplanes because someone dared me to, And landed a plane on a glacier and a lake because I had to. Soared in a glider and a rogallo to see how birds feel, and Crawled and swam through the Waitomo Caves just to see worms that glow. I built a house in one summer and lived in it for 15. Seen the Northern Lights dance multiple times and the Southern Cross in the Andes & Outback. Straddled the equator in Uganda and the tectonic plates in Iceland. I’m the first mountain guide who has taken a transgender climber to the top of Denali, And the first guide to successfully lead a group of Boys Scouts to the top of North America.

I am a proud member of the Goon Squad and call all of the Squad members my brothers. I’m a lover of adventures, a lifelong student, and to some, a teacher. I listen to anyone who is older than me because they are wiser than me. I lost my father when I was one but met 3 great men to stand in his stead. I miss my Mom & sisters who raised me well, and I love my wife, my kids and grandkids. I’m proud to be an American and grateful to everyone who has given of themselves so that I can.

There’s not much I wouldn’t try at least once, and there’s a lot of stuff I wished I hadn’t tried. I’ve been there, done that, and want to go back for more, because moderation is for cowards. 

Life is relatively short when compared to the eternities. All of us will experience the pains of loss and will eventually die someday, So, I have chosen to thrive in this life and live each day with passion and gratitude. Therefore, I thank God for every minute of my life!”

His keynote presentation keeps people on the edge of their seat from the start and the depth of the message will have them leaving in awe and deep thought. This message has been frequently called “transformational” for the listeners. It’s help shifts mindsets and helps people see life through a new perspective.