not really, just enjoyed sport, it was something my mum and dad could give me, time to take me places, football subs was cheap, so was Judo ( the suit / gi was pricey but i had it for my birthday one year ) and swimming, i guess that set me on the road of sport, i also had a mindset when i took something up, i had to be the best i could at it, so i gave 100% ( both my girls have the same mindset ) so i guess my mum knew paid 50p for subs i would practise at home and keep myself busy, cheap at 1/2 the price