The High Performance Podcast BITESIZE #57 | Jonny Wilkinson: Maintaining passion to find flow
Mar 4, 2022
Dive into the world of high performance with insights from Jonny Wilkinson. Discover his journey from a passionate rookie in a 'flow state' to navigating the pressures of success. He shares how self-importance shifted his perspective and affected his game. The conversation reveals valuable lessons on maintaining motivation and the mindset needed to sustain peak performance. Join in for a glimpse into the intricacies of achieving greatness and the struggles that accompany it.
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Early Career Passion
- Jonny Wilkinson recalls starting his rugby career at Newcastle, surrounded by international players.
- Initially, he felt like a kid, embracing every opportunity and playing with pure passion.
Pressure vs. Flow
- Wilkinson contrasts his early career with his later years, where pressure and expectation replaced the initial joy.
- He highlights how self-importance and the fear of losing solidified him, hindering his flow state.
Fluidity of Geniuses
- Wilkinson observes that true geniuses in sports, like Zidane or Federer, maintain a fluid, adaptable mindset.
- They don't have rigid expectations, allowing them to flow with the game and react spontaneously.