What do catamarans, tequila, and elite rugby have in common?On the surface—nothing.But underneath, this episode reveals the mindset of people who refuse to live ordinary lives.Ricky Maia and Percy Montgomery unpack what drives obsession-level commitment—from building a boat from scratch and sailing across the Atlantic, to kicking in World Cup finals and launching a tequila brand after rugby.This is a conversation about chaos, risk, reinvention, and the kind of thinking that makes unconventional lives work.If you’ve ever felt like your path doesn’t make sense—this episode will.Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:02 The 2007 World Cup and elite pressure 00:05 Leaving systems that no longer work 00:08 Building a catamaran from scratch 00:12 The reality behind chasing freedom 00:15 Adapting across countries and cultures 00:18 Losing money and entering the US market 00:21 Rock bottom and rebuilding through obsession 00:24 Life after rugby and launching tequila 00:28 Finding purpose in unconventional paths 00:31 Resourcefulness vs resources 00:34 Advice for young South Africans 00:37 Why doing what you love matters 00:40 AI vs community 00:42 Legacy and long-term impactConnect with Justinus:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinusadriaanse/Connect with Flip:https://www.linkedin.com/in/flipvandermerwe/Check out our other channels: Website: https://wtagpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winning-the-away-game-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtag_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wtag_podcastWinning The Away Game is produced by Jonathan Warncke Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E%99-jonathan-warncke-45b2095/Ping Productions: https://www.pingproductions.net/

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