Dan Carter, rugby legend and the highest point scorer in test rugby history, shares invaluable lessons from his illustrious career with 112 test matches for the All Blacks. He discusses the vital mindset and resilience required to reach greatness, emphasizing the power of consistency and structured planning. The conversation delves into the balance of personal ambition with teamwork, the significance of gratitude, and the importance of self-reflection. Carter also reflects on the challenges of parenthood, showcasing how these experiences enrich both life and sport.
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insights INSIGHT
High Performance
High performance involves controlling your mind and performing under pressure.
This is more crucial than physical training or skill development.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Embrace Pressure
View pressure as a privilege and indicator of potential greatness.
Embrace pressure instead of fearing it; use it as motivation.
question_answer ANECDOTE
All Blacks Transformation
The All Blacks used to neglect mental strength training.
After a devastating World Cup loss, they prioritized mental skills, leading to significant improvement.
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Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
Jim Collins
In 'Good to Great,' Jim Collins and his research team investigate why some companies achieve long-term greatness while others do not. The book identifies key concepts such as Level 5 Leadership, the Hedgehog Concept, a Culture of Discipline, and the Flywheel Effect. These principles are derived from a comprehensive study comparing companies that made the leap to greatness with those that did not. The research highlights that greatness is not primarily a function of circumstance but rather a result of conscious choice and discipline. The book provides practical insights and case studies to help businesses and leaders understand and apply these principles to achieve sustained greatness.
Belonging
a culture of place
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Legacy
James Kerr
In 'Legacy', James Kerr delves into the culture and ethos of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, one of the most successful sports teams in the world. The book reveals 15 practical lessons derived from the team's unique culture, which are applicable to leadership and business. These lessons include principles such as 'Sweep the Sheds' (promoting humility and collective responsibility), 'Whakapapa' and 'Tikanga' (underlining the importance of knowing one's roots and adhering to ethical behavior), and 'Black Box Thinking' (assuming responsibility and learning from failure). Kerr also emphasizes the importance of camaraderie, continuous improvement, and authentic leadership. The book provides a roadmap to potential greatness by embracing one's roots, striving for leadership, and growing within a team[2][3][5].
This week we welcome All Black legend Dan Carter to the podcast. Born and raised in New Zealand, Dan is one of the finest players in rugby union history.
Dan played 112 test matches for the All Blacks, winning two Rugby World Cups. He is the highest point scorer in test rugby and the most capped All Blacks Fly Half of all time.
Get the pen and notepad ready as we delve into the lessons Dan has learnt from his incredible career and life to date - something he calls 'the art of winning'. These are skills relevant to not only sports people, but entrepreneurs, leaders and beyond. Dan showed just what you can achieve when you set ambitious goals, have self-belief, and relentlessly pursue the skills to help you achieve them.
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