Welcome. I'm Tal Gur — author of The Art of Fully Living, mentor at Elevate Accelerator, and founder of this space.
I created Elevate Society to be more than a platform — it’s a meeting place for those who refuse to live on autopilot. Here, I share transformational insights, elevating questions, and hard-earned wisdom gathered from the road less traveled.
At its core, Elevate Society exists to help conscious individuals rise into their full potential — so they can make a greater, more intentional impact on society.
You're in the right place if you’re drawn to:
- Elevating to your true potential
- Designing a life aligned with your essence
- Living with deeper intention and meaning
- Realizing bold, heart-driven goals
- Becoming financially abundant and spiritually fulfilled
- Making a conscious impact on society and the world
My Journey
For as long as I can remember, I was intrigued by the endless possibilities of self-expression. From a young age, I felt the quiet pull of life’s deeper questions, not just how to succeed, but how to feel fully alive.
After years in the high-tech industry, I found myself outwardly successful yet inwardly restless. That restlessness led me to leave behind security and set off on a global journey to pursue 100 life goals — a decade-long adventure across continents, cultures, and inner landscapes.
But this path wasn’t just about checking off boxes. It was a deep initiation — into discomfort, uncertainty, and self-inquiry. I discovered that behind every challenge was a hidden invitation… and behind every desire, a deeper longing for wholeness.
Over time, the quest evolved from personal achievement to something far richer: helping others actualize their unique potential — not just for themselves, but in service of something greater.
A glimpse into the paths I’ve walked:
- Achieving location and financial independence within a single year
- Completing an Ironman Triathlon in New Zealand
- Leaving the 9-5 behind and setting off on an open-ended, round-the-world journey
- Fundraising and helping build a new home for a Peruvian family who had lost everything
- Helping building a small school in a remote Dominican Republic village
- Going on a yearlong surfing adventure around the world
- Learning how to become a Muay Thai Kickboxing fighter in Thailand’s traditional fight camps
- Embarking on a 4WD journey around Australia cutting through the Australian outback
- Volunteering for several months at an Autism treatment center in the U.S.
- Train-traveling across Europe, driving around Italy, Spain, and the Swiss Alps
- Trekkking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and hiking multi-day trails through Patagonia
- Participating in a 10-day Vipassana meditation and exploring spirituality in India
- Travelling through South America — celebrating carnival in Rio and Salvador, learning Spanish in Buenos Aires, dancing through a 30-day salsa immersion in Colombia
Reading through my list, it might be easy to assume the journey was smooth. But like any meaningful path, mine came with its fair share of struggles — which I explore more deeply in my book, The Art of Fully Living.
To me, challenges aren’t the enemy. They’re initiations designed to teach, refine, and prepare us for what we’re truly here to embody.
If the idea of continuous elevation resonates with you, I invite you to join my newsletter below. It’s where I share the lessons, tools, and inspiration to help you elevate into your highest self.
Media Mentions
A few selected interviews and mentions from around the web:
- Huffington Post - Habits and Routines of Entrepreneur and Traveler Tal Gur
- Craft Of Charisma - Living Life to the Fullest
- Louis Shulman - Tal Gur on the Art of Living your Life Fully
- Knowledge for Men - How to Achieve Your Wildest Dreams
- Your High Vibration Life Podcast - The Art of Fully Living with Tal Gur
- Authors Who Lead Podcast - 100 Life Goals and 10 Years to Do It
- Nomad Capitalist - Don’t Go Against Your Instincts to Have a Better life
- Tiny Leaps, Big Changes - 10 Years, 100 Life Goals
- Gone with the Wynns - Make money and Travel
- Launch Yourself Podcast - From $34,000 to financial freedom
- Intentionally Vicarious - To travel is a better thing than to arrive
- Nomadtopia Radio - Tal Gur - The Art of Fully Living
- The SBE Podcast - Don't Let Your Business Get In The Way Of Your Life
- Intuitive Leadership Mastery - Guided by Intuition in Making Life Decisions
Life Goals List
Elevating Articles
Elevating Society
A portion of all proceeds from Elevate Uni and its personal development programs supports Kiva, a non-profit organization providing micro loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.
It’s our mission to empower individuals to reach their potential and help creating equal opportunities for all. See our impact illustrated on the map, or check the latest figures on the Elevate Society's team page at Kiva.
Stand with us on this transformative journey as we aim to make a lasting impact. Join us in our collective mission to reach the one million mark by the end of this decade. To join, simply subscribe below, and when you receive our email, reply to it. We will promptly send you the link and provide all the necessary details for joining our goal.
Why Kiva? Kiva advocates lending, rather than charity. What often happens with charity is that it can lead to dependency rather than empowerment. Lending through Kiva, on the other hand, does not assume we know better than the locals. There is no teaching involved, nor dependency, just simple empowerment.
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I've beginning to find myself waiting impatiently for your emails. Thanks, Tal ~ Barak Almog
It is very impressive how you have operationalized your content for personal transformation. The growth of the services you offer, the rich contents of your E-mails provoke readers to look at their self in depth. More specifically, your content and questions are provocative, and challenge individuals to take an in-depth snap of themselves, and identify where they are falling short of utilizing their vast potential. Earle Bain, Ph. D
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"A friend introduced me into your work. I read all the books you send us and wrote my Dream Year Plan, so looking forward and encouraged to lead my life in the way i wanted. Keep up the great work and share with us:). Thank you so much for being such a great inspiration to me. P.S also i start my Quit Facebook Addiction Plan, and it is working." Naraa
"Your plan is an inspiration and entered my life just when I needed it most. Many thanks." Ann
..I have struggled for 2 years with being able to focus on what i really WANT and to commit it to paper, but with help from your workbook i am beginning to really think about what has held me back from making my Network Marketing business a success... I am still working on all the above, just wanted to say thanks! Philip B.
"Thank you for the free e-book and for the website. I found it on one of my "low days" when all I want is to give up and complain a bit more. And it surely saved me a bit." Mateusz
"I used to postpone things. But ever since I started reading your work online, I am able to organize my stuff. Specifically, I used to waste time and being lazy!!! Now I am totally changed.." S. Raju
Thanks for having this blog! I only discovered it very recently (as in about one week ago) but I spend already hours on it reading your articles and following your links. And I love it. In fact when I think about it, there is always one of your pages open in my browser. Pieter H.
I’ve recently found your website through Perfecting Parenthood and I figured I’d check it out. I have since read your e-book (it’s fantastic!!!) and your other articles. You ask great questions and you write in a thoughtful, beautiful and moving way. Regina G.
I am all inspired by your work, book, website. Wow, I am so glad I found you on internet. I have started working and also monitoring my goals once a week.. Pushpakar
What an inspiration you are and a great writer! Your site has great "human-ness" and reflects what many of us go through so intimately that it feels lonely. Thank you for sharing. Sophie T.
Thank you, really. What you're doing is really great and kudos to you for that.
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Thank you for being out there wherever you are now. I appreciate where you have taken your life, and where you have let it take you. Angela R.
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Wow, I'm so proud of you and I have a feeling deeply that may be I can do same with my life too..your story and others story really inspiring, I downloaded your book, started my planning, still more to go to complete..Naraa
"You are a great support to begin with.. I have made several attempts to take my dreams off the ground and I hope some day soon it will be a reality with strong support like you."Subhash
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"One night, being so frustrated, I encountered your site and...I was delighted! You inspire me so much... our messages will help me through my path. May all the joy and happiness be with you." Paria, I.
Reading your blog today was very inspirational, thank you again for your gift. I plan to get back on track and try to find my passion... This is going to sound like a broken record, thank you, your words have moved me!" Eve H.
Thank you for all the information. I am really learning a lot and feel more and more contempt because I'm working towards what I want... The information I got from you helped me to set goals in spite of us waiting, The section about habits help a lot and monitoring everything it helps me stay motivated... I just want to thank you. Karin H.
Thank you for all the effort it must have taken to produce 'The Great Bucket List' and 'Design Your Dream Year'. Both of your books have been really inspirational to me, and I am slowly working my way through them. Natalie B.
Your latest email strongly spoke to me!...You've helped me get back on track. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Joan M.
Everyday I check my email waiting for your emails. I have been reading them for 2 years almost. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you for sharing your incredible life journey with us. Hiyen C.
Nice, Tal. Very informative and you give some good strategies to put to immediate use. Bardia R.
Comprehensive and holistic, yet simple and easily understood. Thanks! Renae S.
That was a great, no wait, fantastic article Tal! Thanx. I need to change up my morning ritual for sure!! Iva U.
Your 100 Life Goals List is the very first work of yours I'd laid eyes on. I wholeheartedly admire your ambition first of all; these goals are really fantastic. But what I like even more than your ambitious personality is your dedication and willfulness... So I just wanted to say I'm a big fan of yours and you are quite the inspiration for working towards broadening my spiritual horizons. Stay brilliant! Omar A. B.
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I did some research and you inspired me - your life and your goals/goal attainment inspired me... I am in awe of your accomplishments and your driven nature. Tanya S.
You're motivational emails are helping me get on the right track with my life. I am finally starting to pursue the life i've always wanted to live... Ben W.
...The goal setting process has made my life a lot easier as I am able to put my goals down under their headings. Louise A.
I truly needed this right now, so I'm getting ready to read it and reflect... Blessings always. Burcie M.
Love to hear of your own personal journey. And thank you. You are making the world a better place. Katie G.
I follow your work and I am really inspired by your 100 goals list and the way you achieved them. Marko M.
..You have given me the inspiration to live life the way it should always be experienced- full & exciting.. Sophia D.
I've beginning to find myself waiting impatiently for your posts. Thanks, Tal Barak A.
...your posts inspired me to take some time to explore within. Thank you Karissa
I signed up to your mailing list probably around a year ago now (roughly!) and I just want to express just how fantastic your emails are. Whether they be uplifting or motivating, you ability to have such diverse subjects and direct messages is something I greatly appreciate. Thank you very much again. Maisie O.
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I heard your story on a podcast and was very inspired by all that you have accomplished in your life. Initially, I was blown away by the goals you set for yourself and the hard work that went into achieving them, but I think even more inspiring is the journey inward that all those outward goals initiated. K. Becker
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I love how your emails make me think. Think and dream bigger and encourage me to take action. I am often paralyzed with indecision and fear. Thanks for showing me what else is out there and to go for it. K. Brya
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Your message is always powerful, honest, objective, motivational, generous, and empathic. It's full of practical advice and important points to consider how to live a good life. You bring deep reflection to the table and I like to dig deeply. I know myself fairly well, but your texts help me advance that extra inch I always need. You, Scott H. Young, James Clear, Cal Newport, Shane Parrish, David Allen, and Stephen Covey are my teachers/ mentors. Tiago M.
Your way of thinking and how you present your ideas and thoughts in your emails aligns well with me and I haven't had the same impact with others (there have been many). Te biggest value I get is your ability to influence and guide my thinking, to help me to question myself, support decision making and influence choices. Steve S.
Your gifts of yourself to your readership are an invitation to grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. I sense you give your all to anything you undertake. Your writings and numerous inner and outer journeys stop me in my tracks for the moment. You facilitate me to stop, look and listen; to pray, meditate and contemplate; to embrace silence, stillness and simplicity… Earle B.
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