#173 – Why We Walked Away from Chasing Dollars

Sport Is Life

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Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode, Ian Hawkins shares the pivotal moment when he and his wife made the courageous decision to leave their high-paying corporate careers to reclaim their health, their time, and their family’s wellbeing. What started as an apparent pursuit of financial success was, in reality, a deeper quest for freedom the freedom to be present for their children’s milestones, to live with intention, and to build a life they didn’t want to escape from.

Ian takes listeners inside the sacrifices, the delayed gratification, and the mindset shifts that came with trading income for impact. He explains how clarifying priorities, setting boundaries, and aligning daily choices with core values transformed not just their lifestyle, but their sense of purpose. This journey also taught their children valuable lessons in patience, resilience, and living within their means.

More than a personal story, this episode challenges listeners to examine their own priorities. Are you living in the right order? Are your health, relationships, and purpose truly at the top? Ian offers practical questions to help you audit your life, reset your direction, and take bold steps toward a more fulfilling future one built on freedom, presence, and values-driven action.

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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