Valentí San Juan proved that everything does in fact happen for a reason.
When he first said “anyone can be a journalist”, I found myself quite skeptical. To me, a journalist is someone who acts as the middle man between society and the news, making sure people are well informed of daily scenarios as well as breaking news stories. I guess I had a closed minded perception that a journalist had to work for a renowned agency or had some sort of official employment. However, after hearing Valentí’s story, I have come to realize that journalism is simply a matter of telling stories.
After being fired from his job and facing many other personal struggles, Valentí felt as though his world was crumbling down. There is a good life lesson to be learned from his lifestyle since then. After facing controversy, there are two options. One, admit defeat. Two, move on.
Check out Valentí’s Instagram for more about his life.
Valentí chose to dedicate his life to fitness and telling stories around the world at different Ironman’s, Ultraman’s etc. He may have a crazy lifestyle, but he has a purpose in doing so.
Now, I have a different perspective of journalism. Journalists need to tell their story and tell the story of others.
The video below was what solidified my belief in Valentí’s passion. It made me realize that you don’t have to be the face of Fox News or a writer for the New York Times to tell a story. You can be anywhere in the world with just a camera and a passion.
Living with Liv 