Gratitude: Kriss Akabusi
Being mindful of the importance of gratitude with Kriss Akabusi, arguably the most popular British athletics star of the late 1980s and 90s. Growing up Kriss was called Kezie. When he was just four years old, Kezie’s parents left him to return back to Nigeria. He grew up with a series of foster parents and in a children’s home, before deciding to join the army and changing his name to Kriss. Despite what was a difficult start to life, Kriss is grateful for everything that has happened and is a great believer in accepting the cards that you’re dealt and making the best of them. In this episode they cover: - Reflecting on what we have to be grateful for individually and collectively, not least the NHS - The power of using humour to deal with life’s ups and downs - Understanding and embracing all sides of our personalities - The opportunity that exists in this period of isolation and reflection - What being an asset in your community not a liability means Please get in touch with thoughts, comments, suggestions and feedback @simonmundie and please share this episode with someone who might like it.