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In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Trent Aquilina — an aviation professional, mentor, and marathon runner — to talk about resilience, hard work, and the power of starting again.

Trent was once told he’d amount to nothing.

Years later, after building a 35-year aviation career, he found himself at 156kg and experiencing a panic attack that changed everything.

What followed wasn’t motivation.

It was discipline.

He lost over 80kg, ran marathons, and now dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation — teaching young people that failing isn’t failure, it’s learning.

We talk about:
• Being told you’re not good enough
• Hard work vs entitlement
• Resilience learned from parents
• The panic attack that changed everything
• Losing 80kg and running a marathon
• Why “It’s not never — it’s just not now”
• Mentorship and helping the next generation
• What gives him hope for the future

This conversation isn’t about hype.
It’s about responsibility, discipline, and choosing to move forward — even when it’s hard.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or written off — this episode is for you.

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