
Origins. The TrueSapien Story.
From a tentative Facebook post and a vague concept, TrueSapien has evolved considerably since 2013. Thereโs now a website, presence on multiple social media platforms, a clothing range and most recently, an App.
But above all, we have a Community. One that believes together we can make a difference.
Progress has been made, but we know that our biggest challenge lies ahead; to nurture a community to become a self fulfilling prophecy that encourages and supports one another to achieve way beyond what we thought possible. Inspires each other to strive for our true potential and achieve our highest aspirations. That will create a REAL legacy.
The origins of TrueSapien
Stephen & John had met back in 2001 as Wing Chun Kung Fu students. Having both gone on to become Si-Fuโs of Kung Fu themselves, they would also meet regularly outside of class to train further and socialise.
A Friday evening in Birmingham in late 2013. Following a weights session at Virgin Active and during a burger at Frankie & Bennyโs, conversation soon turned to what had become a recurring topic at these meetings.
Are we fulfilling our potential, as individuals and as a Human Beings? Or are we satisfied with settling for way less than we are capable of, as a result of ultra comfortable lifestyles? Are Homo Sapiens actually devolving?
Were there others?
We wondered if there were others out there questioning whether they were falling below their actual potential. That had โgiven upโ progressing due to common distractions. Others questioning their own lifestyle choices and looking around them and questioning the choices of the majority?
Were there Men and Women out there, of all ages, feeling like they were โmissingโ something? Who thought they should be challenging themselves to set a better example to those around them, their families and children. Not just for the here and now, but for our children and or childrenโs children. So a positive shift could be created in our evolution, rather than the current, downward trend.
What could we do?
What could we do about it? Could WE inspire a change outside of our immediate friends and family? We could try.
We decided then and there to start a Facebook Page. Somewhere to air our views and observations and also see if there was any interestโฆ. We knew we should have a name for this โthingโ we were starting, but didnโt know what to call it. A name would be the next step. Fired up with enthusiasm, we thought of little else over the weekend. Many texts to and from with suggestions; BeHuman, MoreHuman, Isapien, BeSapienโฆโฆ
By Monday, we had settled on TrueSapien.
Nearly 10 years on and a lotโs changed. Both personally and with TrueSapien. Weโve both evolved as people, married with families, with all of the challenges and enjoyment that brings. But our passion to grow the TrueSapien movement has only increased.
Power of a community
Solely as a โbrandโ, we know TrueSapien are overwhelming underdogs. We donโt have the vast resources that major brands in โour spaceโ have. But we have something even more powerful. An awe inspiring community, a strong and meaningful sense of purpose, and a resolute โWHYโ? By harnessing that, we can achieve anything.
Be TrueSapien.
Thereโs power in numbers ๐
Great origin story – thank you for sharing!
Thank you Matt ๐๐ผ
Happy to have been on this journey with you guys. A brand that represents who I want to be!
Thanks Ben for your ongoing support, right from the very early days ๐๐ผ