#177 – Own Your Story: From Victim to Author of Your Next Chapter

Sport Is Life

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Ian Hawkins dives into the importance of owning your story, the way you see your past directly shapes the chapters still to come. Through insights from former NRL player Jeff Hardy, who said you’ve “got to give your story away to keep it,” and rugby league great Darius Boyd, who revealed the transformation that came when he stopped being the victim of his story, Ian explores how owning your narrative can free you to create your future on your terms.

From the Olympic highs of Cathy Freeman’s gold medal to Boyd’s deeply personal battle with mental health, these stories highlight the universal truth that vulnerability, ownership, and self-awareness are the keys to growth. Ian encourages listeners to reflect on their own story, find the golden thread that ties it together, and share it authentically not for fame or recognition, but because it gives strength, purpose, and connection.

This episode is a call to action: stop dismissing your story, start owning it, and step into the author’s seat of your life. By rewriting the meaning of your past, you can write future chapters with clarity, courage, and the best possible outcomes.

About the Host:

Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.

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