This podcast discusses the importance of asking questions at all stages of life, emphasizing the courage and vulnerability required. Personal stories highlight the value of seeking guidance and information. The power of asking questions to gain confidence and grow is explored, along with the continuous process of seeking advice and self-improvement. Self-awareness exercises are provided to encourage personal growth.
Asking questions as athletes, both at a young age and throughout our careers, requires courage, vulnerability, and bravery, and can lead to valuable information, improved performance, and motivation.
The fear of appearing weak or not knowing the answers often hinders athletes from asking questions, denying themselves the opportunity to learn and grow, and leading to a false sense of confidence.
Deep dives
The Importance of Asking Questions
In this episode, the host discusses the importance of asking questions as an athlete, particularly for young athletes. He shares a personal experience of a young cricket player who approached him during a coaching session with the courage to ask technical questions to improve his skills. The host emphasizes how asking questions shows vulnerability and bravery and highlights how many athletes, even at later stages in their careers, often fail to ask questions and seek advice from experienced professionals. He encourages athletes to be open to learning, as asking questions can lead to valuable information, improved performance, and motivation. The host concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous growth through asking questions, whether it's to others or to oneself.
Overcoming Fear and Ego
The host explores why athletes often hesitate to ask questions. He suggests that the fear of appearing weak or not knowing the answers hinders athletes from seeking knowledge and improvement. He points out the danger of denying oneself the opportunity to learn and grow by not asking questions and how it can lead to a false sense of confidence. The host urges athletes to overcome their egos and embrace the vulnerability of not having all the answers, as it is a crucial step towards personal and athletic development.
The Process of Asking Questions and Self-Reflection
In this section, the host delves into the process of asking questions and self-reflection. He advises athletes to dare to ask questions, whether online or in person, and emphasizes the value of face-to-face interactions for learning. He highlights that seeking advice is not limited to younger athletes and asserts that the best athletes, regardless of age, continuously ask questions and seek improvement. The host also introduces the idea of self-reflection, suggesting exercises where athletes critically evaluate their own performance and mindset. He emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and taking action on areas of improvement. The host concludes by encouraging athletes to take the first courageous step of asking questions and assuring them that they won't regret it.
In this episode Lewis discusses the importance of asking questions both at a younger age and as we get older. How we slowly stop asking them in our life through protection but how it requires courage, bravery and vulnerability to put yourself out there and ask questions.
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