I am Richard E. Gordon. I am originally from Brooklyn, NY. I was medically retired from the US Marine Corps and settled in Raleigh, NC. 10 years ago, I relocated to Carlsbad, CA. I ran Martial Arts for 30 years and ran programs that focused on discipline, self-control, and confidence, in addition to practical self-defense. I was also a Baptist youth leader focusing on giving the youth a well-balanced approach to life.
About Richard E. Gordon
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married for 18 years, and I have known my current wife for 22 years. I have a 37 year daughter, who is an artist, a 27 year old step son who is a gaming programmer, and 17 year daughter who is a senior in HS
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently a global security director for a major corporation, as well as a motivational speaker and mindset coach. I enjoy keeping people safe and secure while they work, and I love motivating people to be the best version of themselves.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be You For You
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself working with influential people to provide guidance to the next generation based on my experiences in life and business
Richard E. Gordon & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
PF Chang, Royal India, Ember & Rye
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Ten years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Adi Satsangi
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Lauberge Del Mar
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love spending time on the coastline, walking, running, or driving.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I would love to sit down with Bruce Lee at Jake’s Del Mar. I have studied his life and martial arts extensively and would love the opportunity to hear the wisdom he has to offer
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I enjoy the movie The Godfather
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I enjoy Broadway musicals
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sunsets over the beach
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My good friend David Corbin
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Sattology, Cars4kids
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
You can’t control what happens, but you can control how you respond
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Carlsbad
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Easy access to the beach, even in the summer
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, Love & Tranquility
