Don't Just Exist | Rob Forkan

Exist With Purpose.

It’s not what breaks you, it’s how you choose to rise and build after.

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The Origins.

Born from Survival. Built on Purpose.

Don’t Just Exist began as more than a phrase, it was a promise I made to myself after losing both my parents in the 2004 tsunami.

At 17, hitchhiking across a developing country with my younger siblings wasn’t just survival, it was the moment I understood what it meant to truly live.

I realised that we can go through life breathing but not living, existing but not feeling. This movement grew from that truth: that even in the face of unimaginable loss, we can choose to rise, rebuild, and live with intent.

My Lessons

Don’t Just Exist - Guiding Principles.

Pain is a Teacher.

You don’t have to like it, but you can learn from it. Every hardship carries a lesson that shapes who you become.

Small Steps Save You.

Healing doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built in quiet, consistent moments of courage when no one’s watching.

Purpose Over Perfection.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Focus on what matters, not on getting everything right.

Connection is Strength.

We rise when we reach out, not when we try to do it alone. True resilience grows in community, not isolation.

Live With Intent.

Existing is easy. Living takes courage. Show up each day with purpose, presence, and heart.

Why I Share This.

The World Hides Its Scars. I Choose To Show Mine.

We live in a world that celebrates success but hides struggle. We’re told to move on, stay strong, keep smiling but real strength starts with honesty.

Don’t Just Exist is the reminder we all need:
That life isn’t about what happens to us, it’s about what we choose to do next.

It’s not about denying pain, but about finding purpose within it. Every setback, loss, or failure can become the seed of something new, if we choose to learn from it.

My Story