09/10/2026
I wish someone told me this earlier about being a business owner...
That just because you love what you do, doesn't mean it's easy.
And just because it looks like you're having fun, doesn't mean there isn't a whole lot happening behind the scenes.
From the outside, I get it.
You see me coaching fitness sessions, having a laugh with members, drinking coffee, organising events, and spending plenty of time outdoors.
Looks like a pretty good gig, right?
And it is. I genuinely love what I do.
But what you don't always see are the early mornings, late nights, weekends spent planning, financial pressures, difficult decisions, and the never-ending mental to-do list.
The times I'm sitting with my family, but my mind is still thinking about work.
The times I question whether I'm doing enough, making the right decisions, or heading in the right direction.
And the times I put everyone else's needs ahead of my own because there's always something that needs my attention.
That's probably been one of my biggest lessons.
When you build something you're passionate about, it can become incredibly difficult to separate your business from your life.
And somewhere along the way, you can forget to look after yourself.
Which brings me to this video.
Just me, in my backyard, getting a workout done.
Nothing fancy. Nothing exciting.
Just making time for myself.
The irony isn't lost on me that I spend so much of my life giving and encouraging others to prioritise their health, yet sometimes struggle to do the same for me.
I'm not sharing this for sympathy.
I chose this path, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to build something meaningful.
But I'm also learning that success can't just be measured by how busy you are, how much you achieve, or how many people you help.
It has to include your own health, your relationships, and actually enjoying the life you're working so hard to build.
I'm still figuring that part out.
Some weeks I get it right.
Other weeks, not even close.
And maybe that's the reality of running a business that doesn't get talked about enough.
You can absolutely love what you do and still find it bloody hard sometimes.
You're not alone!
