Tall poppy syndrome is real in Australia. The second you try to step outside the box, chase something different, or back yourself publicly — you’ll cop it. When I first started posting footy content and training videos, people laughed. When I started sharing mindset, routines, nutrition, and what I was learning — they laughed even harder. “Who does he think he is?” “Just another wannabe influencer.” “Cringe.” But I kept posting. Kept training. Kept building. And slowly… the tune changed. Now the same people who laughed are asking me how to do it. How to grow on socials. How to build a business. How to create content that actually helps people. The truth is, most people only believe in you after it works. So don’t wait for their permission. Surround yourself with people who get it. Who support your vision, not just your past. People who clap when you win, not just when you stay the same. You don’t beat tall poppy syndrome by arguing — You beat it by growing so tall the noise can’t reach you. Let your results speak. Let your consistency build. Let your story inspire the next one who’s scared to start. Because the next generation needs more people who go first.