Welcome to my Digital Home, Max
The only thing that truly interests me is living a fuller life as a father, as a man, and as a human being. I care about freedom, compassion, and adventure, not status, money, or power. That's why I write, translate ideas worth sharing, and help people find their own path through thoughts, words and action.
I write and translate books that bring together understanding, philosophy, and humor, turning ideas into something you can apply in real life.
Pablo Vázquez's definitive playbook for thriving in the AI era — now being translated from Spanish into German. The question isn't whether it changes everything — it's whether you're positioned to ride it.
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365 entries on focus, resilience, and competing at your best. The mental training guide athletes wished they'd had earlier.
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Die deutsche Ausgabe — 366 Mal Inspiration und Motivation für Fokus, Mindset und Erfolg.
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23 Experten, zig Ideen — a deep dive into knowledge, learning, and the ideas that move people forward.
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Mehr Flirts, mehr Lust, mehr Liebe — strategies for sustaining peak energy, vitality, and connection.
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The definitive German guide to padel: technique, rules, and the culture of the fastest-growing racket sport in Europe.
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The practical companion to the bestselling Stop Overthinking — translated for the German-speaking world.
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Dave Asprey's biohacking playbook translated for the German-speaking world. Science-backed tools for energy, focus, and longevity.
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A guide to independent thinking and breaking free from cognitive biases — brought to German-speaking readers.
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Marcos Vázquez's manual for mental toughness and unshakeable resilience — translated for German readers.
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Hi, I'm Max. Father of two, writer, and lifelong student of how to live well. Originally from Munich, I've been living in Mallorca for many years.
For many years now, I've been writing, translating ideas worth spreading, and helping people use their bodies and minds with intention, stay grounded, apply Stoic principles, and live with more joy, depth, and love beyond the surface.
Curious by nature, drawn to depth over noise, and still trying to figure out what actually matters.
Pura Vida,
Max
Stoic philosophy, practical wisdom, love, sport, health, and the quiet art of analogue living — written by a father, dreamer, and lifelong student of life. In English and German.
I offer one-on-one mentorship rooted in Stoic philosophy and lived experience. For anyone who wants to think clearly, act with intention, and build a life that holds up when it matters.
This is about applied philosophy, training body and mind, simple rituals, analog living, challenges that stretch you, books that shape you, and a grounded relationship with money and work. Less noise, more substance.
For young men, I offer a limited number of mentorships free of charge.
The principles are simple, but not easy: focus on what you control, let go of what you can't, and show up, day after day.
Learn moreFrom athletes to entrepreneurs — people who've worked alongside Max, been coached, or collaborated on something worth building.
I got to know Max as a likeable and extroverted person with an incredibly deep knowledge of sport, who is always open to new topics. I am very much looking forward to continuing our regular exchange as valued friends across the most diverse subjects.
I've known Max for many years now and greatly appreciate his trustworthy and honest nature. I honestly can't imagine a better friend and business partner. Max is very curious, versatile, intelligent, and full of humour. It is always an honour to receive and act on his tips across the most varied topics.
If you are looking for a likeable and eloquent person for a wide range of consulting topics, Max is exactly the right choice.
Working with Max is uncomplicated and enriching — through his network you meet interesting people with many possibilities. I also greatly value his strong entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to open up entirely new perspectives for you.
Max listens and asks the right questions. He moves you forward with his advice without ever coming across as therapeutic or ideologically authoritarian. He coaches without you feeling coached. Every conversation is a gain. I can only recommend him wholeheartedly.
I have known and appreciated Max for many years — first as a colleague at a leading sports marketing agency, then as a co-founder of our joint crowdfunding platform KAM‑on.de. We are connected not only by a passion for racket sports but also by an interest in the finer nuances of life. Philosophising with Max is a genuine delight. His creativity, curiosity, and breadth of perspective are impressive and inspiring in equal measure.
I've known Max since my very first day in professional life, and we've been on the same wavelength ever since — humour included. He has an admirable way of setting priorities: extremely reliable, calm, yet always determined. He has the courage to make decisions, and his diverse experience means he always carries inspiring food for thought.
I've known Max since my very first day in professional life and we've been on the same (humour) wavelength ever since. He has a remarkable ability to set priorities in a deeply reliable, calm, yet goal-driven way. He has the courage to make decisions and, through his wide-ranging experiences, always arrives with new perspectives that make you think.
I've come to know Max as a sincere, loyal, and creative person. He has extensive experience working with competitive and professional athletes and always strives to think holistically rather than focusing on just one narrow area.
Max is a very reliable, humorous and warm-hearted person. Our collaboration was always highly professional and genuinely great fun.
Max causes me (and others) real problems — his serve, his forehand. Why do I keep coming back? Because every minute on and off the court is defined by the utmost honesty, the highest respect, selfless groundedness, fascinating sports knowledge, philosophical depth, the driest humour, and sheer effortless lightness.
I have always known Max as a reliable and capable partner — someone whose collaboration is a pleasure at all times. He is open to new things and never shies away from a challenge. I believe he has already helped many athletes find their path and build a successful career after their sporting career.