71: Cricket Star Chris Gayle’s Birthday in Kingston, Jamaica

Americans don’t grow up knowing about Cricket (2nd most popular
sport in the world), so when I befriended Chris Gayle through
social media about a year ago, I had no idea of his fanbase
within the sport. All I knew was that we shared a common interest
in cigars, having fun, and appreciated barbers (he enjoys World
Barber Shop Adventures *now available on Amazon).


Fast forward to his epic party celebrating his 40th birthday in
Kingston, Jamaica, where I had the unique opportunity to stay in
his home with his family for 5 nights. Not only did I get the
chance to realize how super-famous he is around the world (there
were people from every part attending his party), I got to see
how extremely kind and giving he is. The Universe Boss (his
nickname) is truly that. He has zero judgment of those he
encounters, is considerate of his massive fanbase that is always
asking for a photo, and is extremely humble for his global
status.


With our travels, I often talk about how amazing poor people are
around the world that live on minimal incomes. The fact that they
are happy even though they don’t have much. It was uplifting to
see the other side of that spectrum. Someone that has it all and
is comfortable with himself and makes those around him happy.
Chris has abundance through his hard work, but he embraces it and
shares it, always with his huge smile.


Travel opens many doors. The Jamaican people were warm,
welcoming, and a ton of fun. Not only did I have time sharing
great conversations with Chris’ partner, brothers, and sister,
but his circle of friends that traveled in from around the world
were all amazing people. The chance to meet such upbeat, positive
thinking, motivated people was an added bonus of the trip.


Always stay open to random encounters. Engage with people you
don’t know. You never know where it might lead.


Main Topics Covered:


Weekend at Chris Gayle’s 40th Birthday Celebration



Links Mentioned in the Episode:


Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in
Uniform Around the World


Check out Chris Gayle’s House tour


Video from the birthday celebration for Chris Gayle’s
40th birthday


Check out Chris’ restaurant and nightclub the Triple
Century Sports Bar


We went to Fiction Nightclub on Saturday night.


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