EP-17. Choosing the Hard Route with Michael Milton

In this episode of The Greatest Comeback I sit down with Michael Milton - the world’s fastest one-legged skier, who is making an extraordinary return to competitive skiing after a 20-year break — with his sights set firmly on the 2026 Winter Paralympics.When I asked him why he’s doing this, his answer was simple yet profound: “Choosing the hard route is just who I am.”This conversation explores identity, resilience, and what it means to stay true to yourself when an easier life beckons. We talk about mindset, his relationship with struggle, and why some people aren’t motivated by comfort — but by challenge.This isn’t just a story about sport.It’s a story about choosing difficulty as a form of self-expression.About coming back not to prove something to the world — but to honour who you’ve always been.If you’ve ever felt the pull to do something hard simply because it feels true, this episode is for you 🎧✨Luka ❤️#thegreatestcomeback #choosingthehardroute #comebackstory #resilience #adaptiveathlete #paralympics #problemsolving #mentaltoughness #dohardthings #identity