I was selling knocked off goods and sleeping on the floor – now I’m living my dream, says Apprentice star Thomas Skinner
TV personality Thomas Skinner has told how he turned around his life from selling knocked off goods and sleeping on the floor to living his dream.
The Apprentice star, 32, recently became a dad to twins with his wife Sinead who gave birth four weeks early.
Thankfully, Tom's premature daughters - Roma and Darla - pulled through after an emergency C-section.
In a reflective moment online, told fans how happy he is to have overcome the tough times in his life - after finding success in business and on the telly.
He wrote: "I know the last few weeks I have spammed my social media with pictures of our baby twins and my little family, but I can honestly say they are my greatest achievement in life.
"I always think back to where I was in my life many years ago; Selling knocked off goods, sleeping on a fold out bed on the floor downstairs and driving a clapped out £500 van.
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"I always dreamed and believed in myself that I would make it, but couldn’t imagine how far I would actually come.
"To have my beautiful family to look after keeps me going. It just shows you what hard work can get you in life.
"Set yourself goals, stay determined and don’t give up. Hard work beats talent every single time.
"Anyone reading this post thinking that they can’t do better and it’s never gonna happen for them. Trust me, it gets better.
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"Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.
"Overcome fear. Push yourself. Dream big. It will happen. Good night and God bless. Bosh."
Tom is famous for his “Bosh” catchphrase and viral breakfasts at Dino’s Cafe in Spitalfields, East London.
He found fame on the 2019 series of The Apprentice, lasting until the quarterfinals.
He's since appeared on Celebrity Masterchef and recently filmed The Weakest Link.
