At just 15 years old, Lachie Smart turned to his mum at the kitchen table and declared, “I’m going to fly around the world.” He had no license, no money, and no clear plan — just a spark. That simple statement set him on a path that would take three years of persistence, rejection, and preparation before he ever left the ground. His story proves that every bold journey begins not with certainty, but with the courage to name what you want out loud.
Now it’s your turn. Complete this sentence for yourself: “I want to… I am going to…”
This is your spark — the first step toward making the impossible possible. It doesn’t need to be grand or world-record breaking. It just needs to be real. Whether it’s starting a business, running a race, or picking up the phone for a conversation you’ve been avoiding, declaring your spark is how bravery begins.
Tuesday — Struggle
🧭 Name the Fear
Write it plainly — no euphemisms:
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Every spark collides with resistance — and for Lachie Smart, the struggle was relentless. Sponsors turned him down. People mocked his parents for letting him try. Three weeks before departure, he nearly crashed in Tasmania, leaving his dad in tears on the phone, convinced his son was gone. Fear was never far away. It wasn’t just in his head — it was in the cockpit, in the storm clouds, and in the silence when things went wrong. Lachie’s story shows us that struggle is not a sign you’re on the wrong path. It’s proof you’re on the right one.
Now it’s your turn. Complete this sentence for yourself: “I am afraid that…”
Naming your fear doesn’t make you weak — it makes you stronger. It takes away fear’s power to stay hidden in the dark. Whether it’s the fear of failure, rejection, or simply not being ready, saying it out loud is the first step to moving past it. Like Lachie, you don’t have to be fearless — you just have to face what scares you and keep going.
Wednesday — Breakthrough
🚀 Move While Afraid
Complete this reframing:
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Lachie’s breakthrough wasn’t about suddenly becoming fearless or certain. It was about persistence — the choice to keep flying when most people would have quit. From storms over the Pacific to the loneliness of 13-hour flights, he learned that bravery is built one decision at a time. His journey reminds us that the breakthrough moment doesn’t come when fear disappears. It comes when you act anyway, with fear sitting right beside you.
Now it’s your turn. Complete this sentence: “Even though I am afraid of… I will… anyway.”
This is the shift that transforms fear into bravery. It’s not about having a perfect plan — it’s about proving to yourself that you can move forward despite the doubt. Your breakthrough might be sending that email, speaking up in the meeting, or taking the first step toward a dream. Small or big, it’s the moment you decide that fear will not be the one flying the plane.
