Hi, I’m Josh Neil

Welcome to my life — in pixels :)

About me

I'm that kid who never stopped asking questions; insatiably curious, always trying to understand the 'why' behind everything.

My journey started when I left Australia at 18 for university, and shortly after made the first choice that was really mine — dropping out.

That decision sparked a multi-year odyssey through 30+ countries as a digital nomad. A chapter of wandering marked by spiritual and self-exploration.

Buddhism in Thailand. Sufism in Turkey. Ayahausca in Peru. A lot of Alan Watts on loop. And hey, I found myself ;)

I was craving deeper roots after years of transience. So I moved to Sydney, where I'm now building Ateliex and learning to work hard without losing myself to the grind.

When I'm not building things, I love being active, spending time in nature, and savouring the gentle precense that lives between thoughts ✨

Things I'm wrestling with

Moving through life with agency, trying to make a dent in the universe while flowing with it. I'm constantly trying to grip less, empty myself of ambitions, and just listen.

Living authentically in a hyper-connected world. Tuning out what conventional 'success' should look like and tapping into that quiet inner voice.

Crafting an intentional life I won't regret on my death bed. The closest I've gotten: holistic self-actualization across every vector — work, spirit, relationships, health, play + more.

The texture of my life

My greatest gift: optimization. I'll endlessly tweak anything to make it more efficient. So, I'm a huge lover of complex systems and a massive hater of my inbox.

If you see me walking down the street, I'm probably wearing a ridiculous smile. Weird superpower: I can summon child-like joy at will.

Thanks for coming into my world! Life is pretty beautiful if you let it be; remember to be present and live with a bit of love 🫶🏼

A few things I'm passionate about...

🏄 surfing + snowboarding
⚡️ novel experiences
🎵 electronic music
🚀 emerging tech
🍄 psychedelics
🏃🏼 trail running
🧬 biohacking
🧠 philosophy
🌱 nature
🧘🏼 yoga
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