The High Performance Podcast

E126: Gary Lineker - Biggest mistakes, greatest achievements and the power of being yourself

Jun 20, 2022

Gary Lineker, a former footballer and current broadcaster, shares his inspiring journey filled with valuable insights. He emphasizes the power of positive thinking and gratitude, attributing much of his success to luck and patience. Lineker discusses the importance of family, kindness, and self-awareness, urging listeners to focus on the process rather than the outcome. He also reflects on navigating social media and public perception, highlighting the significance of empathy in today's digital age. Authenticity and resilience shine through his engaging anecdotes.

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Intro

3min

Navigating Football and Broadcasting

11min

Reflections on Family and Resilience

26min

Confidence and Humility in Football

6min

Talent, Training, and Transformative Relationships

8min

Navigating Social Media and Public Perception

22min

The Reality of Balancing Entrepreneurship and Family Life

2min

Journey of High Performance

5min

Gratitude and Growth

5min

Gary Lineker is a former professional footballer and a current sports broadcaster. In this episode Gary shares with us how the crucial positive thinking and practicing gratitude was for his success. He shares that although he worked hard, he didn’t put loads of thought into living a high performance life - he attributes a lot of his success to good luck and waiting his turn. Gary didn’t worry about achieving success, but rather focused on the process.

We chat about the importance of kindness, self-awareness and why family is at the centre of everything. Gary shares his thoughts on social media and why if he had to he would happily do it all over again…

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