# 13.1 Creating your own opportunities - Ian Yates
I was lucky enough to speak to Ian Yates, who rowed the World's Toughest Row - crossing the Atlantic Ocean by rowing alone. I love the fact that he created this opportunity for himself, which inspired me to be open to finding and creating opportunities for myself! Enjoy this episode and meet Ian Yates! Simon Eckelt https://medium.com/team-roaring40s-ocean-rowing/i-rowed-the-atlantic-and-discovered-im-a-fretter-b912a5403f57