I only started writing after realising my struggles in retirement came from a “rushing mind”, and thought that by writing this open journal of sorts would help keep me accountable to combating it.
Ben, I love reading your blogs. The fact you have written about different topics, expressed your opinion and recognised the challenges you face in life make it all interesting. I don't always agree on some things, but life is full of different opinions. It is worth hearing them and considering your own ideas.
As an overweight, old front rower, reading about your challenge leaving rugby hits home. I miss playing massively and would love to go back, but I don't think the knees would cope. However my dream is to play that one game with my boys. Only two years to wait on that possibility. I'll be 52 by then but keeping active with them keeps the dream alive.
Thanks Richard and that's great we don't agree on somethings. I think sheep/herd mentality is a real issue and that a lot people can't hear conflicting points of view to their own, but thanks for still reading despite our different opinions. Perhaps one day you should share with me where we differ?
PS: I think there's only one way to find out if the knees are up to it...
Glad to hear you're continuing. I really enjoy reading and the honesty in your posts is fantastic. I'm not an old rugby player, just a guy in my 40's but can relate to a lot of what you have been through. Thanks for taking the time to write.
Great to hear that you're keeping it going Ben, you've got heaps of good stuff to share.
And thanks for the shout out 😃 I know I've had some shocking typos over my blogging time and I always appreciated it (eventually) when someone pointed them out!
Ben, I love reading your blogs. The fact you have written about different topics, expressed your opinion and recognised the challenges you face in life make it all interesting. I don't always agree on some things, but life is full of different opinions. It is worth hearing them and considering your own ideas.
As an overweight, old front rower, reading about your challenge leaving rugby hits home. I miss playing massively and would love to go back, but I don't think the knees would cope. However my dream is to play that one game with my boys. Only two years to wait on that possibility. I'll be 52 by then but keeping active with them keeps the dream alive.
Keep writing, it spurs me on to that goal.
Cheers
Richard
Thanks Richard and that's great we don't agree on somethings. I think sheep/herd mentality is a real issue and that a lot people can't hear conflicting points of view to their own, but thanks for still reading despite our different opinions. Perhaps one day you should share with me where we differ?
PS: I think there's only one way to find out if the knees are up to it...
Glad to hear you're continuing. I really enjoy reading and the honesty in your posts is fantastic. I'm not an old rugby player, just a guy in my 40's but can relate to a lot of what you have been through. Thanks for taking the time to write.
My pleasure Jarrod. I was never seriously considering stopping as I'm learning heaps and enjoying myself a long the way. Thanks for the message!
Blame the predictive text on the device for the typos…. That’s what I do! lol 😆
Oh and I have really enjoyed your blog Ben. And no one is more experienced to tell their own journey than themselves.
Hahahaha thanks Sarah! Totally agree.
Great to hear that you're keeping it going Ben, you've got heaps of good stuff to share.
And thanks for the shout out 😃 I know I've had some shocking typos over my blogging time and I always appreciated it (eventually) when someone pointed them out!
Cheers and look forward to reading more,
Ben
Thanks Ben! I was never seriously considering stopping, just trying to figure out where to next, and thanks again for picking up the typo!