“Non chi comincia, ma quel che persevera” è il racconto autentico di un viaggio, reale e simbolico, che parte dal mare e attraversa luoghi e scelte straordinarie. Pietro Catzola, Marinaio e Cuoco dei Presidenti della Repubblica Italiana, condivide la sua storia fatta di disciplina, passione e impegno, per ispirare i giovani a credere nei propri sogni. Un invito a salire sul “treno della vita” quando passa, senza paura, con il coraggio di chi sa che ogni meta si raggiunge passo dopo passo. Di origine sarda, ...

Core Message - The central theme revolves around overcoming obstacles by questioning whether a perceived barrier is an excuse or a valid reason [10] - The narrative emphasizes the power of shifting from "want to" to "need to," highlighting the determination to find a way when faced with challenges [8] Overcoming Obstacles - The speaker initially viewed the $5,000 entry fee as an insurmountable obstacle, but reframed it as an excuse [4][5] - Ramadan was initially perceived as a reason to avoid training, but was later overcome by training at night [6] - Knee pain during the marathon was challenged as a potential excuse to quit, leading to the completion of the race despite the pain [7][8] Personal Achievement - The speaker raised $5,000 in 48 hours by incentivizing friends to donate in exchange for choosing the speaker's marathon costume [6] - The speaker completed the Washington Marine Corps Marathon, hopping the last mile due to knee pain, finishing in 6 hours [6][7][8][9]