Somerset Lifetimes 2020

Track ALUMNI – A FEW YEARS DOWN THE

Julian Van der Waal (cont.) It has been nice stepping back from so much responsibility to now just concentrate on family and my own clients. Throughout the week, I try to work on our new podcast. We are looking into new initiatives at the moment, mainly around the household; solar, whole house water filtration and helping new home owners get into their new property with a zero deposit campaign. Who are the people who inspire you? Great question! I don’t think there is a single person but rather a collection of life-altering people who have come and gone throughout my life. On reflection, there have been dozens over the years; Marco Pantani, Lance Armstrong (until discovering his true story) but despite circumstances to still to be that good when the whole Peloton went through their darkest days of the sport is pretty impressive. Kenny G for saxophone, Paul Di Cesare- my old boss at the restaurant. I have never seen someone work harder than him and never look tired. The guy was a machine. There has been a few mentors and confidants who have really helped shape my mentality, work ethic and strength. Mark Cuban, Richard Branson and Tony Robbins I have done quite a lot of work through his organisation. Some of the most inspirational moments have not come from a particular person but from my drive to provide for a family, even before having one! My vision for the family life I wanted was my inspiration.

Julian with family

Overall my Grandfather, was an extremely successful sales person for 30 years in Victoria. He has probably been the most inspirational person in my life. Unfortunately he was never able to see my young family or experience the sales records we have broken. I know he would have been so excited to see his grandson hit records in every division, campaign, company and industry. What life lessons guide you? My tattoos guide me in how I feel my life should flow. “ Wherever you are be there ” - Grandpa If you are with your family, be there. If you are at work, be there. If you are on a holiday, immerse yourself in the entire event and you will get the most out of your life. “Our life is the creation of the mind. What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow.” - Buddha. This is one of the best!

The Alumni Chapter

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