Hey, help shape the Podcast! To keep improving the podcast, we\u2019d love to know a little more about you. We\u2019ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you\u2019ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize from July, the incredible luggage company (drawn on April 30). \ud83d\udc49 Complete the survey: https:\/\/forms.gle\/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9 What happens if you leave school early and don\u2019t follow the \u201cexpected\u201d path? For Sam Gawenda, everything still worked out. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Sam to explore what success looked like when he stepped off the traditional path. From leaving school in Year 11 to becoming a bricklayer, moving into mortgage broking, building and selling a business, and now entering a new chapter, Sam\u2019s pathway is a powerful reminder that success is rarely linear and is often unique to us. But this conversation goes deeper than career pathways. It’s about the mindset behind the choices, and how Sam chooses to show up and connect with people, his willingness to do hard things, even when fear is present, and the role of mentors, relationships, and environment in shaping who we become. And the realisation that success isn\u2019t something you achieve once\u2014it\u2019s something you redefine over time. We also explore a powerful and often overlooked idea\u2014rites of passage\u2014and what\u2019s missing for many young people today as they navigate the transition into adulthood and a career. For parents, students, and anyone questioning whether they\u2019re \u201con the right path,\u201d this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and practical insight. Because no single score or decision defines your future. \ud83c\udfa7 What You\u2019ll Hear \u2022 Why leaving school early didn\u2019t limit Sam\u2019s success\u2014and what mattered more \u2022 The non-linear journey from trade to building and selling a business \u2022 Why doing hard, uncomfortable things is essential for growth \u2022 The role of mentors, relationships, and environment in shaping identity \u2022 How early experiences influence your mindset around money, freedom, and success \u2022 What it really means to \u201chave a crack\u201d and back yourself \u2022 Why modern life is missing meaningful rites of passage\u2014and why that matters \u2022 How to model courage, resilience, and growth as a parent \u2022 The importance of focusing on vision over process Know someone else with a unique or interesting path? Share it with us at morethanascorepod@gmail.com!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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