22/07/2025
The role of infantry is to seek out and close with the enemy, to kill or capture him, to seize and hold ground and to repel attack by day or night, regardless of season, weather or terrain.
There were days out in the field that looked calm and peaceful — but trust me, they were far from it.
Wet, cold, and soggy were on the daily menu.
And if you ask me?
I’d take a blistering hot, humid day over those freezing mornings in the bush any time.
But that’s the life.
The grind.
The unglamorous part no one sees — just the mission, the mud, and your mindset.
Now that I’ve stepped back into civilian life, I often reflect on how those moments shaped me.
How they taught me to appreciate the contrast — the calm of a normal day, the quiet cup of coffee, the comfort of simply waking up feeling alive.
But we’ve all been there —
Those days where you just want to sleep in.
Where you procrastinate, watch the chores pile up, and tell yourself, “I’ll deal with it tomorrow.”
And that’s okay… sometimes.
The danger is when it becomes the norm.
You blink, and suddenly…
The fire you once had is gone.
The drive? Numb.
The dreams? Distant.
And the version of you that once craved greatness… feels like a stranger.
I’ve walked that edge.
There were days in uniform where I’d think,
“Maybe I should ease off… take a break… treat myself.”
But then that inner voice would whisper:
“Not yet. Not now. You treat yourself when you reach the top — not while you're still climbing.”
Looking back now, those moments give me goosebumps.
Because they mattered.
They made me.
And every photo I share isn’t just for nostalgia —
It’s a reminder: of grit, of focus, of the man I promised myself I’d become.
So to anyone in this space —
I hope you feel this spark.
I hope you chase that better version of you.
I hope you get to a place so fulfilling, so powerful — you don’t even need to explain it.
You just smile… and know. 🔥🇦🇺
