The Habit That Changed My Entire Life | Nike, Running & The Truth About Discipline

What happens when you combine discipline, faith, purpose, and a love for running?In this episode of Department of Talking Sense, Sham sits down with Nafs, founder of Dimensions Running Club, to explore a journey that goes far beyond fitness.From growing up between Germany and Birmingham, working with Nike, discovering running, building one of Birmingham's fastest-growing communities, overcoming personal challenges, navigating marriage, and staying grounded through faith this conversation is full of honest stories and practical life lessons.Whether you're a runner, entrepreneur, student, or simply trying to improve your life, this episode offers insights into resilience, consistency, leadership, and finding purpose through community.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Meet Nafs01:15 Nike invites him to Spain05:43 Birmingham Half Marathon experience07:09 Working at Nike isn't just a job08:41 Growing up in Germany & moving to Birmingham10:10 Lessons from his father11:46 Culture shock arriving in England15:00 School life and finding confidence18:16 Childhood, discipline & staying out of trouble20:05 Football, university & changing direction21:46 The life-changing police stop24:56 Ghana, family & perspective28:05 Ramadan, faith & building consistency31:15 Returning to the UK with a new mindset34:49 University, sports science & personal growth39:48 Family, marriage & responsibility44:57 Supporting each other through adversity50:02 Building character through hardship53:23 The birth of Dimensions Running Club55:08 Growing a community with Nike58:35 What makes Dimensions different?1:00:18 Why community matters1:03:48 Diversity, inclusion & welcoming everyone1:05:36 One year of Dimensions: lessons learned1:09:14 The future vision for Dimensions1:10:59 Collaborations, Nike & what's next1:12:52 Advice to his younger self1:15:53 Final reflections & where to find Dimensions