From 156kg to Marathon Finisher: Hard Work & Resilience | Trent Aquilina | Rule of Reason Ep. 28

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Trent Aquilina — an aviation professional, mentor, and marathon runner — to talk about resilience, hard work, and the power of starting again.Trent was once told he’d amount to nothing.Years later, after building a 35-year aviation career, he found himself at 156kg and experiencing a panic attack that changed everything.What followed wasn’t motivation.It was discipline.He lost over 80kg, ran marathons, and now dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation — teaching young people that failing isn’t failure, it’s learning.We talk about:• Being told you’re not good enough• Hard work vs entitlement• Resilience learned from parents• The panic attack that changed everything• Losing 80kg and running a marathon• Why “It’s not never — it’s just not now”• Mentorship and helping the next generation• What gives him hope for the futureThis conversation isn’t about hype.It’s about responsibility, discipline, and choosing to move forward — even when it’s hard.If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or written off — this episode is for you.—🎙 Rule of Reason is about sharing real stories from real people — stories that remind us we’re not alone and that meaning is built through responsibility, service, and perseverance.—Follow Rule of Reason:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuleOfReasonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruleofreasonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rule.of.reasonX: https://x.com/TheRuleofReason—If this conversation helped you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs it.Because hope spreads person to person.