Obsessions

Leo Babauta is something of a renaissance man. The following is a selection of some of his more interesting obsessions: 

Long Distance Running

Pictured below is Leo finishing his now legendary first marathon attempt. He was probably first place!

Barefoot running

After conquering running with shoes, Leo became a pioneer in the barefoot running community. He would go on to shatter social norms with his iconic Vibram Five Fingers. 

Go and Chess

From near mastery of the physical domain, Leo would move on to the world of mental exercise. He studied Chess and Go, becoming an adept player himself before passing his wisdom on to his youngest son. 

Knives

As an avid EDC enthusiast, Leo can typically be seen sporting a steel pocket knife. He has a collection that some would call impressive or perhaps even obsessive. See also: Knife history 

Watches

Leo wears a gorgeous, vintage-inspired Lorier Neptune - though he remains unforgiven by the wristwatch community for misplacing his once treasured Omega Seamaster.

Ultralight Backpacking

Leo is a frequent user at r/Ultralight. “Tents are for suckers,” Leo said to his sons the first time they went on an ultralight camping trip together deep in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. His usual overnight setup has him sleeping rather romantically under the stars, or at most protected by a tarp made of lightweight fabric. See also: The Breakfast Beer Incident