IMBO Magazine Issue 33: One Love | Page 97

A s the year kicks off, it usually indicates a time where most of us have vowed to better our lives. We want to be happier, drink less alcohol or spend more time with family. And of course, the infamous vow most often broken – to lose some weight. However, by the time March draws closer, people are already over their resolutions. We can blame this on many things, but ultimately it all boils down to motivation. Before you shrug off the power of motivation, let’s use Brendan O'Donnell as a prime example. Here’s a man who could not fit into a plane yet had always dreamed of becoming a pilot. His desire and motivation pushed him to shed 63 kilos from a life threate