This last month has taught me more than some full years have. Sometimes you’ve got to step out of your regular routine, your normal environment, and your comfort zone to actually see what needs to shift. So here’s what I’ve learned—unfiltered, straight from the past few weeks: 1. You’re only as strong as your weakest moments. When everything’s going right—training, routine, mindset—I’m thriving. But I got injured a few weeks ago and it hit me hard. I felt lost. And I realised, that’s the true test of discipline. Can you still show up mentally when your body’s not at 100%? 2. Environment is everything. Being in Bali, surrounded by creators, high-level athletes, and people training twice a day, eating clean and living with purpose—it forces you to level up. You don’t have a choice but to raise your standards when everyone around you is operating at a higher frequency. 3. I need to work harder. That’s not negative self-talk—it’s the truth. Seeing what’s possible, what others are building, how obsessed they are with progress—it lit a fire in me. I’m doing well, but I’ve got more in the tank. Always. 4. Balance doesn’t exist at the top. If you want to be successful, really successful—you have to go harder than everyone else. That means sacrificing comfort, fun, and even “balance” sometimes. Greatness doesn’t come from half-effort. 5. The sun changes everything. I’m just straight-up happier when it’s sunny. My energy, mood, and drive go through the roof. I’ve realised how keen I am to spend more winters overseas. Life’s too short to feel flat for three months of the year. 6. A scooter can fix your mood. Not even joking—something about flying down the streets on a moped makes me feel more alive than anything. It’s the freedom, the simplicity, the fun. Life’s in those little moments. 7. Growth lives in discomfort. New people, new places, new challenges—it’s uncomfortable at first. But that’s where all the growth is. The more you put yourself in unfamiliar situations, the faster you evolve. It’s wild how much can shift in just a few weeks. Sometimes the lesson hits hardest when you’re not expecting it.