Show Notes
In today's episode, Luke & Rob discuss how hard it is to be your true self in and around new environments. We discuss: The importance of staying true to oneselfLuke's personal story about maintaining authenticity despite teasing from teammatesNot changing or losing oneself to fit inLuke's experience of losing authenticity on the football pitchA valuable lesson learned from the experienceThe importance of self-discovery Luke's journey of questioning his identity and rebuilding himsel...
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