29/05/2026
When I was about 15 years old, my father gave me a piece of advice that has guided my entire life:
"Do something you love, and you'll never really work a day in your life."
He told me not to wait until I was older, burdened by responsibilities and obligations, wishing I had taken a chance on the things that made me come alive.
I've carried that advice with me ever since.
It shaped the professions I've chosen. It shaped the risks I've taken. It shaped the passions I've pursued.
Sport. Coaching. Art. Photography.
None of it has always been easy, but all of it has been worth it.
The older I get, the more I realize that success isn't simply about the result. It's about having the courage to keep showing up for the things you love, even when the outcome is uncertain.
And along the way, you discover something else:
The people who encourage you, support you, and help you through difficult moments are worth more than any achievement.
Life is too short to spend it disconnected from what brings you joy.
Do the thing. Take the chance. Answer the call.
One day you'll be grateful that you did.
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