Here’s What Most Teams Get Wrong About Value (And It Could Change Your Life)

Have you ever felt underappreciated or just another face in the team? Let me tell you, you have a unique value, and it’s time to unleash it.

My Son, James, and the Secret to Real Team Impact

This morning, watching my 10-year-old son James play for his football team, something clicked that I had to share with you. Imagine this: the team wins 4-0, they clinch the league title, and yet James is no longer the top goalscorer he once was. Some might see that as a decline…but as his Dad (and a coach who’s actually tougher on his own kids), I see something far more valuable.

James used to be the powerhouse striker—50+ goals a season. Fast-forward to now: only a handful of goals, but his role has completely transformed. He’s not the one scoring, but the one breaking up play, making last-ditch tackles, and doing the dirty work—just like Roy Keane for Man United.

Do you know what’s MAD about that? He’s become the team’s unsung hero—the “destroyer”—and this season, his team conceded only three goals. In seven-a-side football, that’s near unheard of. He’s found a spot where his value is unmatched and, trust me, everyone—coaches, parents, teammates—see just how crucial he is.

Why Most People Miss Their True Value (And How You Can Find Yours)

Here’s what most people never think to ask: What is my true, irreplaceable value in this team?

Chasing after the spotlight—the goals, the glory—misses the point. Your biggest impact often comes from the things others don’t want to do, or simply can’t do as well as you.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify your strengths AND weaknesses.

• Find the one thing your team lacks, that you do better than anyone else.

• Perfect that craft—become indispensable.

Just like James found his calling disrupting play, you might be the difference-maker in ways you’ve never thought about. One of the girls in my daughter’s team, for example, prefers playing on the pitch, but her real impact is as a goalkeeper—saving more goals in a match than she’d ever score.

Make Your Mark Where It Counts Most

It’s not about being in the limelight. It’s about leaving a footprint (barefoot or not!) that no one else can. Your teammates will notice. Your impact will be felt. That’s where your value lives.

So, next time you walk into your team—business, sport, or life—don’t just join in. Look around, be honest with yourself, and say: “Where can I make the maximum difference?”

Ready to Find Your Value? Share YOUR Strength Below!

Now, I want to hear from YOU. What’s the unglamorous but truly impactful role you play (or want to play) in your team? Drop a comment—I read every single one.

And if you believe in my mission—saving children’s lives, running the ultimate Runpreneur Challenge, raising a million quid—spread the word. The more people we reach, the more lives we save. That’s why I show up, every day, without fail.

Join the journey. Find your value. Let’s make history one step at a time.

Let’s connect—drop your thoughts and follow my journey to £1,000,000 for children’s causes. The run continues, and so does our impact.

Thanks for stopping by, Runpreneurs. Keep running, keep raising, keep realising your value—however it looks.