Antonio shares a thoughtful, sometimes philosophical reflection on the importance of mutual respect as a core value. He believes 95% of the world’s conflicts could be solved if people treated each other with more respect and decency—but acknowledges that this is taught (or untaught) early in life. He points to generational cycles, community influences, and fear as key obstacles to progress.
When asked what he would change in the world, his answer is simple and powerful: “Remove all fear.” Without fear, he believes people could live more truthfully and openly.
Antonio also reflects on where he’s been—born in Montgomery, Alabama, some time in Detroit, Navy service, then a career in railroads and tech. He now lives in a quiet Arizona community, but sees himself eventually returning to the Southeast.
