The High Performance Podcast BITESIZE #21 | Tyrone Mings: Being more than just a footballer
Jun 18, 2021
Tyrone Mings shares his inspiring journey from a mortgage advisor to representing England in the EUROS. He emphasizes the importance of having an identity beyond football, exploring personal growth and resilience. The discussion includes tackling stereotypes about footballers with diverse passions like entrepreneurship and sustainability. Mings advocates for understanding athletes as multifaceted individuals, showing how varied interests can enhance performance and personal development.
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Career Transitions and Criticism
- Jake Humphrey mentions facing similar criticism when transitioning between career paths.
- People told him to "stick to children's BBC", then Formula One, and now anticipate he'll be told to stick to football.
Criticism of the Unconventional
- Damien Hughes notes a recurring theme of guests facing criticism for unconventional paths.
- He highlights the tendency to criticize those who deviate from the norm, receiving judgment and negativity.
Filtering Criticism
- Don't take criticism from people whose advice you wouldn't seek.
- If you wouldn't go to them for advice, disregard their criticism.
