Author &
Mister Austria 2021
My Book
Many of us love riding roller coasters. When the ride plunges downward, we throw our hands up in the air with excitement, knowing for sure that we’ll soon be going uphill again. And when the ride climbs, we eagerly await the next thrilling drop.
But why don’t we approach life the same way? Even though we often can’t see it in the moment, the challenges and low points we face are some of the most valuable moments we experience. They are what make us grow and emerge stronger than before. And one thing is certain: after every low point, life will rise again.
In my book, I tell a semi-autobiographical story about Lukas, a promising young soccer talent. Against all odds, Lukas earns a scholarship to an American college. Everything seems to be going perfectly—until a fateful event forces him to question his entire life, his future plans, and his outlook on everything he once believed in…
Mister austria 2021
In August 2021 in Linz, 10 jurors of the the Mission Austria named me this year’s Mr. Austria.
Born and raised in beautiful Vienna, I feel that I am Austrian to my very core, and so deeply appreciate my home, our country’s culture, and my fellow Austrians.
In addition, having spent the last four years of my life as a college student in the US on a full- ride scholarship at Bradley University in Illinois, has helped expand my horizon and glean and internalize critical insights about people and the world beyond my home country, which has opened my eyes to provide me with a truly global perspective.
The open-mindedness that has resulted from this formidable experience, paired with my irrepressible spirit and unshakably positive outlook on life, which I have had for as long as I can remember, and which definitely define me as a human being, ultimately give me the strength and drive to face each new dawn with enthusiasm and positive resolve.
Photo: Philipp Lipiarski