MilliOnAir Magazine May/June 2019 | Page 183

What is your earliest memory of an act of positivity....

I started playing golf and tennis from a young age and both bring back fond memories of encouragement. A positive approach from the coach was essential, especially whilst I was at a young age, to spur a sense of achievement as I progressed.

It is so important to surround yourself with people who push you forward and help you become a better person; whether it is when you’re learning a new sport or starting a new class at school.

Why is Positivity as opposed to negativity important to you?

Quite simply, positivity brings out the best in people. It spurs creativity, enables you to think outside of the proverbial box and allows you to think of a brighter future and understand how we can get there.

Approaching any situation with a positive mindset is key and I maintain that a huge element of the eventual outcome will reflect your positivity and confidence throughout that process.

On the flip side, negativity is your worst enemy; it boxes you in, clips your wings and never allows you to achieve your best.

Who has had the most positive influence in your life and why?

My mum has always been incredibly supportive in anything I have chosen to put my mind to. Having someone who can provide you with that confidence to do something makes the risk feel far less daunting than tackling life’s challenges by yourself. But don’t just blindly rely upon the enthusiasm of others and make sure the voices you listen to aren’t just saying what they think you want to hear!

Which positive person from history would you like to meet....

I would love to go back in time and meet Steve Jobs. He was a visionary who didn’t follow the rule book. Instead of asking the world what we wanted he used great intellect and creativity to develop products that we didn’t even realise we wanted. And of all the entrepreneurial journeys out there, he certainly went through it all which must have taken extreme resilience.

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