Episode 223

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4th Dec 2025

#228 – There Has to Be More to Life Than This

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Episode Summary:


In this episode, Ian dives into a feeling many people quietly carry; the sense that there has to be more to life than this. Drawing from his own turning point in his late 30s, and a powerful conversation with a long-term client. Ian unpacks why so many high performers drift into dissatisfaction, even when life looks “fine” from the outside. He explores the frustration of directionless work, the emotional hangover that comes from repeating the same cycles, and the moment of self-awareness that sparks real change.


Ian breaks down why reinvention doesn’t need to be dramatic or reckless. Instead, he shares the practical path he used to rebuild purpose in his own life: clarity, gradual change, and reconnecting with the parts of your work that actually light you up. He explains how identity, natural strengths, and the “value you can’t see in yourself” all play a massive role in finding direction. Through personal stories and coaching insights, Ian offers a grounded roadmap for anyone ready to step out of autopilot and into a life that feels meaningful again.


If you’ve ever felt stuck, restless, or uncertain about the road ahead, this episode shows you how to break the loop, rediscover your strengths, and start shaping a future that actually excites you.


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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Sport Is Life
It's More Than Just A Game
The Sport Is Life podcast explores how sport can positively change your life. Join us as we delve into the powerful life lessons that sport teaches you, lessons that can be applied to every aspect of your life. Host Ian Hawkins shares wisdom and insights gained from a lifetime of experience as an athlete, husband, father, PE teacher, community volunteer, manager at Fox Sports and a performance coach to elite athletes, business owners, corporate leaders, and other coaches. Tune in to hear how sports can provide the tools you need to excel in your personal and professional life. From practical advice to heartfelt stories, the "Sport Is Life Podcast" is your guide to unlocking the potential within you through the power of sport.

Sport is more than just a game; Sport Is Life.

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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," 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.