Chris Bentley: There's no substitute for hard work

Mr Roberts my career teacher was not amused when I told him "I want to play rugby for a living!" His advice to "stop dreaming and face reality, boy" fell on deaf ears. While others planned to follow a well-trodden path to the world of work, I chose to believe that dedication, hard work and determination could turn my dream into a reality. Choosing to study the most open ended of subjects at university – philosophy since you're asking – I was able to graduate and, one week later,..., Chris Bentley: There's no substitute for hard work