The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Jonny Wilkinson: Winning The World Cup Led To My Darkest Days
Apr 4, 2022
Join rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson as he shares his journey from World Cup glory to grappling with personal insecurities. Despite his monumental achievements, Jonny reveals how they often left him feeling empty. He discusses the pressures of identity transformation and the liberation that comes from self-acceptance. Through vulnerability, he emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships and holistic wellness, encouraging listeners to focus on authenticity over societal expectations in their pursuit of happiness.
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Early Life Drives
- Jonny Wilkinson had a natural talent for ball skills and a passion for competition from a young age.
- He also experienced a constant sense of doom and fear, developing a coping mechanism based on achievement and perfectionism.
Karmic Influence and Identity
- Jonny Wilkinson believes that karma acts as a form of memory influencing our lives.
- He questions the traditional notion of a fixed identity within a boundless universe.
Identity and the Cycle of Suffering
- Jonny Wilkinson's identity was built on solving the problem of his fear, creating a cycle of suffering and reassurance.
- True peace comes from being present, where consequences and pressure disappear.