News Published on : 14-Mar-2022 12:45:12

Almost half of adults believe they owe their career success to a supportive real-life childhood hero research from Honda has revealed. A study of 2 000 adults found that a quarter had a mentor in early life who supported a dream or extra-curricular activity they were passionate about which set them up for later success. One in five said that person was a teacher 17 per cent said it was their sports coach and 13 per cent had a friend supporting them. Parents or parental figures were the most frequently named heroes (19 per cent). Three-quarters of respondents also revealed one of their childhood dreams came true at some point in their life. While 68 per cent said their mentor helped them achieve a childhood dream and 72 per cent claimed that figure had gone the extra mile to find opportunities for them. It emerged that becoming a professional sports player or athlete teacher or doctor were among the top childhood dreams Brits had. Honda s research also found that confidence (14 per cent) communication skills (12 per cent) and organisation (12 per cent) were the top skills adults picked up from their childhood hero. And almost half said they still use those skills often in their day-to-day life. However while 62 per cent are still in touch with their inspirational character four in 10 respondents feel society could do more to recognise those people who make a difference. Honda has also partnered with Southwark Tigers rugby club in London to hear the stories of young rugby players and their local heroes. The brand asked a selection of youngsters aged four to 16 about their dreams and how their local coaches support them within the club and beyond. The coaches also spoke about the importance of dreaming - and how being part of a local rugby club can help nurture the children s passions whether they are about rugby or not. The study also found that 42 per cent of respondents would like their own children or children in their life to take part in the same extra-curricular activity as they did.