A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast
A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast
Jonny Wilkinson's Pursuit of Balance - From World Cup Glory to Personal Peace
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Jonny Wilkinson's Pursuit of Balance - From World Cup Glory to Personal Peace

How the legendary fly-half learned to embrace vulnerability, redefine success, and find harmony beyond the game

This week, the two Dans welcome their Rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson to the pod. You will be hard pressed to find a more eloquent, thoughtful and deep thinking sportsman than Jonny.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dan B's and Jonny's French grammar tips

  • Reputation from youngster to oldie

  • Jonny's bizarre sense of humour

  • Jonny's 3 personality archetypes: warrior, saviour & martyr

  • Finding balance in life and sport: Jonny discusses how the constant search for balance — between effort and relaxation, discipline and freedom — has shaped his life and career

  • Embracing vulnerability and humiliation as powerful tools for growth, both on and off the rugby field

  • Reframing success: rather than being defined by his 2003 World Cup success, Jonny emphasises focusing on the present and future, seeing past glories as one part of an ongoing journey

  • Jonny shares his thoughts on pressure, highlighting that it’s often a mental construct we can choose to engage with or let go of

A little teaser

Here, Jonny talks about the emotional ride from World Cup glory to long-term injury.

Next week

We are talking to another great Welshman, two-time Olympic Gold medal winner and Tour de France champion 2018, it’s Geraint Thomas.

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Till next time,

Dan and Dan

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