I'm Max, 23, and I'm a soon-2-be electro-technique Student looking to promote a more responsable use of technology & reconnection to the grounding power of raw nature ... through the means of launching an e-commerce skateshop with an electrical Skateboards, Personal safety / videography drones and Barefoot shoes...

That's something I've been so dedicated to, that after my mother kicked me out for being delusional I:

I've spent the Last 4 months:

- Walking Barefoot through the Crack-Infested Bahnhofsviertel of Frankfurt (ask any native German, they all Wimper at the thought of even passing through)

- Hopped on a Flixbus over Paris toBarcelona, the "Skating Capital de la mundo"... (Without payjng a ticket)

-Hitchhiked to the appropriately named burning man Festival called "going nowhere", where again I walked Barefoot through the spanisch Desert after the Most scenic 4 hour Ride in a Van.

-Continued to Lisbóa where I jumped in the sea, smoked Weed and Had the best summer of my life with the local Skating Community (never having money to pay for Basic food & and shelter, getting creative... Switching my sleep pattern so that I Go Party all night, crash out somewhere Safe during the day)

- Did a 180°, went Back to Germany to become an Electrical Engineer but failed to immatriculate

- Occupied a attic in Friedrichshain / Kreuzberg

I'm starting a new, more "regular life" working part-time in Titus (or another store if they shouldn't hire me, which I'm optimistic they will)

Curt Kobain told me to come as I am...
so you get 1000% authenticity.

During my travels, I've Had a lot of time to think about my skills and where I can Put them to good use.
I've also, for the first time experienced real need.
I've learned to provide for myself to a good extend...
However, the reason I've turned my life around is that while I still believe in my business and the idea of making your own path...
I've come in touch with need.

And get into a regular sleeping pattern so I can build automatic habits like a morning routine again.

Thanks you

Most Sincerely
Maximilian

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Update 09.09

At this Point it's not about cheap accomidation anymore (not primarily haha)

I'm well takn care off with enough potential hosts.

I've reaized I love the process, the fun of meeting a new person...

... Especially in such an "no-holds-barred" (I'm starting to train pro-wrestling too asap) fashion where you HAVE to arrange .

In short: You get to know yourself, your likes and dislike in a whole new way

Interests

I Love anything that IS connected to nature.
I was hiking in Bad Herzberg earlier this months, for example.

I Love being barefoot

Other than that, I really Love building my fighting ability.
The streets have Made me pretty tough in general so that the Kickbox Training I received Back Home sunk in and was my Stressball and comfort in conflict situations.

For anyone who's twitching Right Now:

While I do believe Times are going to become a lot more trying as the next decades unfold (being a super politic- nerd) I am Not combatitive in Nature, but Love to live in Peace.

I do want to BE able to restore that Peace and stand Up for myself (and Others) should somebody try to Bully you into Submission.

I also Love Stretching. And talking Care of my Body, I started taking vitamins and Love to get into Calcium hahaha...

Once the Budget is a bit more vast.

• nightlife
• survival
• music
• camping
• networking
• personal growth
• sales & marketing
• spirituality & meditation
• nature / serenity

Music, Movies, and Books

Even though I have to give so much Credit to Pink Floyd and the dark side of the moon...

My personal Pick for Artist / Album is
None other than Frank Ocean.
Each soulful, extravagante track has a lot of History Just by the sheer repetition with which I've blasted them.
Whenever I've felt...
Down,
Confused
Thrilled
Lost
Horny
Sad
Anything.
Like I needed to reconnect with my inner child..
You Put ON your favorite Frank Ocean Album (yes, Album. For me it's blonde) and rejuvinate

Honorable Mentions: Kendrick, Tyler The Creator & "Redbone" Childish Gambino

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Books:
I Just went through the Harry Potter Saga on Audible which has Made the Last year I took so much better.
It's been a way to create beautiful memories in uneventful days.

Movies:
Forrest Gump.
Philadelphia.
The Shawshank Redemotion.
I Love Tom Hanks

Recently watched Marvels the 10 rings & loved it.

WEIRD Fish pick: The big blue - Odd little movie about deep Diving.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Getting a LIB3RTY Tattoo after I Had to fight for survival and making bank Out of nothing with my Canon D560

Even though my hostel was in the hood and there were some moments where I saw my life flashing before my eyes, this fight was not bare with fists.

Arriving in America, I realized that the card I had just did not work any longer. I was standed without a way of getting money. Having already borrowed 50$ from a fellow german, I was in deep trouble.

So my mind went into overdrive - and I came up with a plan: I was going to spend the last cash I had on a larger SD Card, go to Ocean Drive and take pictures for a few tips.

So, camera wrapped around my neck, I went to Ocean Drive.

With every "no thank you" I grew more and more frustrated
Until *bam*, first close. 20$ tip

Within a few hours I had stacked up 120$ in bills. The next day I made another 80$

I'm not saying I lived comfortably, but in that moment I proved to myself that if worst comes to worst, I can take care of myself.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm really good at keeping a good Attitude while eating shit and turning lemons to lemonade.

Also, I can teach you how to Party Like an animal. Seriously!

I have spent 9000€ ON nightlife Coaching, how to approach people, become magnetic and Go Home with a romantic suitor Right then and there oftentimes!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am very passionate about camera-work...
That means, If you Like to have your Photos Takes, weather that's for Instagram, Bumble or Xing...
I've studied the basics, helping you to better Pictures than your girlfriend / buddie would take.
(I know a Thing or two about lighting or composing the right angles for example)

Current Camera:

Vitessa 500 L

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, France, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Ireland, Poland