Coach Don Day has coached pro athletes, Olympians, and championship teams — but what makes him truly different is how he thinks.

In this episode, we explore:
• His origin story and the key turning point in his career
• The philosophy behind “The Warthog” and why pain is part of the process
• What he’s learned from coaching at the highest level
• The discipline and habits that drive long-term success
• How failure became one of his greatest teachers
• What success actually means beyond the scoreboard
• One piece of hard-earned advice for anyone chasing greatness

This is more than a highlight reel — it’s a look into the lens that shaped a leader.

What would you choose — endless comfort or true freedom?

In this episode of A New Lens, Wild Will dives into Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a dystopian classic that feels more relevant today than ever. We explore the book’s unsettling vision of a society built on pleasure, control, and conformity — and what it reveals about our own world.

From the cost of giving up individuality to the subtle ways modern life mirrors Huxley’s warnings, this conversation blends literary insight with personal reflection. Whether you’ve read the book or not, you’ll leave thinking differently about the systems we live in… and the choices we make every day.

🎧 Topics include:

• How Huxley predicted parts of modern culture

• Comfort vs. freedom in everyday life

• The hidden price of conformity

• Lessons for personal growth in a distracted age

📚 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley — highly recommended read.

Today I hit record without an outline—just a head-full of memories, bruises, and dusty jerseys. If you’ve ever felt the electricity of a scrum, the hush before a goal-line tackle, or the respect exchanged in the handshake after… this conversation is for you.

What you'll hear:

• The beautiful paradox of a sport that passes backward to move ahead

• Why strangers in rugby kit become family faster than you’d think

• Little moments—mud, laughter, torn tape—that stick with you long after the whistle

There’s no deep dive into stats or set-piece analysis here—just an open mic and an open heart, celebrating a game that shaped my confidence, my friendships, and my idea of community.

🎧 Pop in your earbuds, loosen the shoulders, and walk the touchline with me.

If this episode sparks a memory, drop it in the comments. And if you know someone who still wonders why we chase an odd-shaped ball, send this their way.

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