When I was 16 I was told I could go places with Rugby.
Joined the military and played while in there but it was blaringly obvious I wasn't that flash. I was a 5'11" 95kg openside flanker competing with men mountains that were a lot more skilled and faster.
Now I am slightly shorter and lighter.
I still compete, all be it averagely in a sport at 50 yrs of age.
Have travelled overseas a lot with it in the past but now just enjoy being somewhat competitive. My only critics are myself coz no one else cares