Letters to Leo

A father’s reflections written for my son, shared with you.


Find Your Own Wave

Dear Leo,

Dear Leo,

It’s been an exciting time for your dad lately. A lot of change, new opportunities, a new agent and management, and even a personal assistant to help keep the plates spinning. Between your mum and me, there’s a lot of good stuff happening. We’re on the wave, so to speak.

Earlier this month I was on the red carpet with your uncle Sam. Today, I’m being driven to McLaren HQ for an exclusive tour of the F1 department and a lunch meeting about a potential partnership.

It’s funny how the world works. But here’s what I’ve noticed about my own good fortune over the past few weeks: life gives you what you deserve. Nothing just lands in your lap, you have to make it happen. Most things start with a conversation. And the most powerful conversations don’t happen on WhatsApp or Teams. They happen face-to-face, in the room, where people can feel your presence and see who you really are. Those interactions carry tremendous value, and none of it goes unnoticed.

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