Hey everyone, welcome back to the Power Hour podcast to part one of my conversation with John McAvoy.

I really, really enjoyed hearing John's incredible story. There were moments in this interview

when I held my breath. There were moments when I had tears in my eyes.

And I really think that everyone will take something away from this conversation. So I hope

you enjoy listening as much as I did. Let's dive in to part one with John McAvoy.

Welcome to The Power Hour. I'm Adrienne Herbert, wellness coach, international speaker and author.

Each week I speak to a variety of guests from business founders to Olympic athletes, leading coaches, change makers and innovators to find out their daily habits, their rules to live by, and what motivates them to get up out of bed

each day. Personally, I am on a mission to encourage, motivate and inspire, so I hope that the

Power Hour will help you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

John McAvoy, welcome to the Power Hour podcast. Thank you so, so much for joining us.

Thank you for asking me to come on. I'm really excited about having a conversation with you.

Me too. And honestly, where to begin. John, your story is truly remarkable.

In fact, some parts of it are actually unbelievable.

I know a lot about your story.

And every time I read something else or I listen to you in another interview, I learn

something new.

And today, I'd like to talk to you about choice, identity, moments in our life that define us, willpower, self-discipline,

and ultimately how sport has transformed your entire life. So I think a good place to start. My first

question for you is one that I think is important for listeners of the show to understand more

about you and how your journey started.

And that question is, when you were young, when you were a young boy at school, what was your life like?

And how would you describe yourself then?

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