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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