The Playground Project

Whether it is a military career, a move to Canada, or the devastation of grief, the amazing Daron Smith inspires us to never give up.


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Thank you so much Daron for sharing your inspiring story and positive outlook with us!

From going down to the river in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica’s fourth largest parish, to studying project management at Algonquin College, Daron’s journey includes military service, hosting a radio show and writing his book, Ready to Rise.

For Daron, pivot means maneuvering through challenges. He saw how his mother sacrificed everything for her sons, and adopts her strong work ethic. For him, it does not matter what the problem is, he is going to get up and keep going.

Daron shared his journey with grief after his parents’ death, and how his faith in God gave him the strength and direction to go on.

After losing his mother during COVID, Daron was discombobulated and devastated.

He believes God gave him the courage and strength to make it through 2021. Faith is Daron’s north star and has helped him get through these last years.

For Daron, inspiring other people to always keep going and never give up is what helps sustain him. He is someone who gives of himself to support and nurture others.

He is experiencing his first winter here in the cold Canadian climate, and with his quintessentially joyful personality, is able to see the good in everything – including our harsh winters.

I can’t thank Daron enough for his creativity, his thoughtfulness, kindness and joy. We definitely need more people like him in the world, and I for one hope he is able to make Ottawa his new home.

Thank you so much Daron!

Please join me next week for another inspiring chat on the playground with another fabulous mystery guest.

Remember to check out the Jamaican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to learn more about the good things they are doing for the animals in Jamaica.

And please follow me on Instagram at puddlejumpcoaching001.

I am really looking forward to hanging out with you on the playground next week. Until then, remember to never give up and always keep going. Be good to yourself, to others, to animals and the environment.

And see you next time when we will jump into the future together!

Links:

Ready to Rise

Daron Smith | LinkedIn

Project Management (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) - School of Business & Hospitality

(algonquincollege.com)

Parish Profile: St. Catherine – Jamaica Information Service (jis.gov.jm)

Stop Animal Cruelty, Animal Care in Jamaica | JSPCA

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