Man On The Street – Mike Quartly

Age: 39

Occupation: Busness Owner SuitSource

What’s your morning routine?

I’m up by 6am, and straight to the kitchen for my ‘kickstarter’ coffee, then shower, get dressed and into the office for my second coffee around 7am – now I’m ready for the day.

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

Spend a full summer in Italy, Eating, drinking and laughing, Meet Bruce Springsteen, road trip in a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster from Naples to Monaco.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

There’s going to be some bad times, and there’s gooing to be some amazing times – learn from both and keep moving forward.

How do you think the World will change over the next 20 years?

With what we’ve seen in the past 20 years – The next 20 are going to be crazy, mind blowing!

How do you stay motivated?

I just get on with it, I don’t really suffer from being unmotivated. There’s always something that needs doing, or places to be.

If you didn’t need money, what would you do?

I would say “Yes” a lot more!

What is your secret to success?

Follow you gut instinct – its usually right.

What’s the best bit of advice or quote that resonates with you?

Before you act, listen. Before you read, think.  Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try.” – Ernest Hemingway

What is your favourite restaurant?

46 & York in Parnell is perfect for a quick lunch during the week for me, its only 20 metres down the road for my store and they’re always trying new things with the menu. Its also perfect for a beer after work!

What is your secret to living longer, more satisfying life?

I’m relying on technology to live longer, satisfaction in life for me, comes from the people I care about being happy.

What makes you feel alive?

My Kids.