Rugby player, who played for clubs like Hull KR, Leigh Centurions, Castleford Tigers, Bradford Bull, to name a few. Now on a new path in a whole new career. James currently works at A&L Financial Solutions and is Sundays Time's top-rated mortgage and protection.
He knew rugby wouldn't last forever, so he found a new path to follow. Reading one of his favourite books, Rich Dad Poor Dad, helped him find his interest in the property and, after buying his first home with his wife, gained a love to help others accept their new home and reach their dreams. After going through his mental health issues, James lives by the quote. "Don't Chase Money, Chase Happiness." Talking and getting things off his chest is very important and hit home after watching the documentary by Rio and Kate, and so they open up about the issues with which they had to deal with.
James started to find things hard when moving to a new big city with his wife to play for Leigh Rugby club. After just three months of being at the club, he got picked to play less and less. The final blow was not getting selected to play against Catalan dragons. At the same time, his wife had already purchased tickets to go along. James decided to not go instead of buying himself a ticket to Belfast.
Where he would be alone with his thoughts for a few days, upon telling his wife, she then had an anxiety attack which shook James. This was when he knew something had to be done, as this was now affecting the people he loved. Getting help from the Charity RFL Sporting chance set up by Tony Adams in helping sportsmen and women deal with their mental health.
Please listen to this week's compelling podcast and learn that it is ok to talk.