Episode 1665 You Get What You Pay For — Murray Stewart on Coaching, Care & Giving Back

Host Murray Stewart presents episode 1665 of Blind Magic in Alice Springs, exploring the balance between paying for quality and giving time as a volunteer. Murray opens with the adage "you get what you pay for," noting why Australian-made goods are often more expensive but higher quality, then contrasts that with his philosophy on volunteering: "anything worth doing is worth doing well." The episode covers Murray's long-standing commitment to coaching athletes free of charge, his high expectations for the athlete he currently mentors, and his belief that real service and dedication return benefits in unexpected ways. He shares a personal story about recovering from a severe heart attack and quintuple bypass at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and how the support he received reflected years of goodwill he'd built through helping others. Murray also discusses his continuing work as a myotherapist despite illness and retirement, offering heavily discounted services that still deliver quality care. Key takeaways include the value of putting your best effort into paid work and volunteering alike, the importance of maintaining purpose after retirement, and the idea that the goodwill you create may someday help you in your hour of need. Listeners can expect practical encouragement to pursue volunteer opportunities, consider modest fees when appropriate, and use their skills and experience to stay mentally and physically active. The episode closes with Murray’s optimistic call to action: give your best, stay engaged, and trust that what you put in will come back to you.