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The High Performance Podcast

Stuart Broad: “Why I walked away at my peak” (E228)

Dec 8, 2023
01:01:21
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Former England cricketer, Stuart Broad, shares insights into his 15-year Test cricket career and the reasons behind his decision to step back. He discusses the lessons learned from getting hit for six sixes in a single over and how it prompted him to prioritize mental and physical well-being. Broad also talks about his personal growth journey, including adopting note-taking to manage emotions and fostering connections with teammates. He reveals his strategies for dealing with setbacks, staying at the top of his game, and creating new goals, inspired by lessons from Tiger Woods, Brendan McCullum, and Ben Stokes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Stuart Broad reflects on the emotional process of retiring from professional cricket and emphasizes the importance of sticking to one's principles when making decisions.
  • Broad highlights the significance of mental preparation, creating routines, and the influence of former coach Otis Gibson in his cricket career.

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Stuart Broad's Decision to Retire from Cricket

Stuart Broad discusses the emotional process of making the decision to retire from professional cricket. He reflects on the pride he feels in finishing his career at the top and discusses the difficult moments leading up to his retirement. Broad emphasizes the importance of sticking to one's principles and making a decision that feels right. He shares the story of how he communicated his retirement decision to his teammate Ben Stokes and the relief he felt after verbalizing it.

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