rett O’Brien is founder and managing director of OBA Consulting, a livestock risk consultancy. He lives in Melbourne.It’s my escape and where I do my best thinking, for my professional and personal life. It allows me to transcend my everyday environment and think on a deeper, more dynamic level. It’s said you should practise what you preach, and as my profession is risk management, I practise risk management for my health by soaking up all the virtues walking provides for the body and mind.
Additionally, I have had costochondritis for decades, and it was getting worse. It has largely subsided since I began walking.How to maximise my time in endeavours that I consider have purpose and meaning rather than purely financial gain. As I get to an age where mortality draws into sharper focus, I plan my activities so that I can look back with as little regret as possible.