Social media has been blooming for years now, with different platforms evolving every year. To some it may just be a silly site, but with the click of a button, Instagram changed the life of Xander Neff forever.
This story goes back to 2018 when a snowboarding incident left Xander paralyzed at just 18. He was young, he was just starting out. By miracle, after physical therapy he was able to walk again, something no one expected to happen. He decided to join the US army but was eventually sent away as he had badly injured himself and required surgery. With only $3 to his name, he had no choice but to live out of his vehicle for just over a month. He pulled out his phone one day and decided to branch out in hopes of putting a smile on someone’s face and motivating them to be positive through tough times just as he had. With the click of a button, it was shared publicly for all to see. He went to bed, not expecting much of it. His goal was to even just help one person see their true potential.
To Xander’s surprise, his post ended up going viral. He received much support and love from strangers from all over the world. Little did he know, this post he made would bring him the opportunity he needed to start over again. He got a message from a man who had seen his post and offered him a job in his traveling dance group. The man paid for his ticket, and he set out to live in Las Angeles performing in “Dancing for Girls Night Out The Show.” He enjoyed the job, it got him to where he needed to be to get to the next step in his life.
He was later noticed at a friend’s photoshoot and it kicked off the start of his modeling career. He believes that it is his inked covered body and ‘bad boy appeal’ that got the attention of the photographer. If it weren’t for Xander’s positive outlook on every obstacle in life and his perseverance to keep pushing forward, he wouldn’t be where he is today. He strives to be successful in every aspect of his life, and lives every day as it is his last. He continues to encourage all those around him to keep their heads up and to take every experience with a grain of salt. The moment you take your failures as a life lesson rather than a “sign to give up”, you will be so much better off. Keep an open mind and listen to what others have to say. There are many intelligent individuals out there with insights and ideas that could help take you one step further into the direction you want to go.
Xander is continuing on with his work in the modeling world with over 25 Coversand features. Now, not only is he on a mission to further push his career but he wants to help others as well. That is why he’s decided to start up his own agency called XK Luxury LLC. He travels the world while creating content in hopes that he will be able to motivate others to be the best them they can be. His luxury company offers people the support they need to make it in the modeling agency. They focus on connecting clients to other professionals in the industry, networking and creating content for videography, photography and commercial advertising. He wants his company to rise and become the best in the world.
Xander hopes you were able to take something away from his story, and he encourages you to follow his motivational journey at Xander.fit