Patrick Irvine

Patrick is a native of Tallahassee, Florida. Born into a not so wealthy family Patrick, the youngest of three, was raised by his single mother. Although the youngest, as the only boy soon to be man, Patrick found himself growing up rather quickly. Feeling the burden of manhood and seeing himself as the monarch of his family Patrick ventured out into the world to fend for himself as well as his family. There he found trouble by what is considered quick money. Caught up with an interest to support and desire to play by his own rules, Patrick found himself faced with drug dealers, the law and other less then desirable influences.

After a series of negative events, including loss of a scholarship behind preparation to care for his unbo child; Patrick decided to attempt a change in lifestyle. He joined the military. There he was introduced to several new things such as: helping teenagers through his involvement as a track coach for a local middle school; as business strategic planning through his practice of Lean Six Sigma; and helping others by sharing his story with them.

After the attendance of several leadership and personal growth and development conferences, Patrick found his perspective regarding his outlook on life changing. He took up a fascination with the young adult community, as well as business affairs and consulting. Patrick’s desire to help didn’t change but he began to look at the world through a different set of eyes and his life began to change rapidly. He is often found quoting some great life gurus but his favorite quote would have to be John Maxwell’s “Attitude determines altitude.” He now travels giving talks about attitude and perspective and how it affects where you are and where you are going. His website www.thinkfreebefree.com has become the center of his operation and the motor for his message.