Anthropological writer. John Elden brings you Magnetic Personal Development John Elden - Adventurer, Author, Videographer and Development. Years of working with youth groups, Offenders, and his own personal struggles, training and education have resulted in this work dedicated to helping other. If you struggle with Finding work, need to repair or re-start your life, this book will help you achieve those first steps. The process is complex and john breaks it down into workshops with exercises and activities to help you every step of the way. He also tells you what you need to know to get moving in the right direction.
About the Author: Besides being a licensed guide, John Gibbons is the grandson of Euell Gibbons. He started learning survival at the early age of eight by participating in a three day survival trip with his grandfather. His father was active with the U.S. Air force and Several weeks would be spent in Pennsylvania at his grandfather's farm. It was here that John would search for fossils and explore the areas of Bald Eagle state park. At age 16, John hiked the Northville - Lake Placid trail, hiking one week alone. At a later date he completed the trail with his best friend. "Those were great days" learning to travel light and fast using little gear. From age 16 until completing his B.A. in Anthropology, John worked at several Youth camps teaching nature, survival and camping. During five summers spent working for one program, John worked logging approximately 3000+ combined miles of canoeing, hiking and sailing, guiding trips. After a tour in the Navy, John returned to New York and spent time perfecting his outdoor, primitive and wild food skills. At the same time he held a variety of jobs such as teaching, Import / export, writing and construction. For several years, John was a partner and chief instructor in a successful Outdoor School, located in northern NY. At that time working with Job Corp of VT as a contractor teaching wilderness skills and leadership programs. Also, offering week long instruction open to the public specializing in camping and wilderness survival. It was at this time that John Received his Guides license. Camps are exempt from guide licensing requirements. During part of the year, putting on workshops and seminars on outdoor topics. After leaving the school, John worked with a NYS wilderness program for Juvenile offenders for about six years. At this time, John logged on average: approximately 145 days, about 5 months, per year in the woods and on the waters, guiding and teaching woods skills. Lots of dirt time. He is the author of, An Adirondack Guides Cookbook and Canoe Camp Cooking (E-book), he is currently working on a survival handbook and videos.