Mike Stone is a former athlete who pursued a degree in kinesiology. He found his passion for research while writing his undergraduate thesis, which initially started as an attempt to explore an interesting topic while studying. Mike was not content with mere biographical research on athletes such as Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky, so he decided to take things further. He wanted to explore and gain in-depth knowledge on a particular subject. Despite the initial difficulties in the research process, Mike persevered and ended up falling in love with the whole process. Today, Mike leads a fulfilling career in research and is well-respected in his field.