#131 - Jamie Peacock | Right Decisions vs Easy Decisions

Jamie Peacock is the most successful player in Super League history, a motivational speaker and leadership mentor. Having won the Super League championships a total of nine times. Jamie shares how self-doubt almost ruined his career, the benefits of having personal values, and why mental toughness is the key to success in life. 

 [03:35] Introduction

[06:23] Training and Dieting For the 100-Mile Run

[08:57] Jamie’s Journey to Discovering and Setting Personal Values

[12:45] People That Helped Jamie Develop His Personal Values

[15:59] Why It’s Okay to Disagree With People

[17:32] How to Create Actionable Tangible Values

[21:59] Leaders Set the Standard and Build The Culture

[24:26] The Fine Line Between Positive and Negative Ego

[28:39] How Young Athletes Can Lead Their Own Standards

[31:35] Jamie’s Love For Rugby

[32:44] How to Overcome Self Doubt

[38:01] The Benefits of Embracing Positive Self Talk

[41:45] Factors That Influenced Jamie’s Rugby Career

[46:01] Why You Need to Start Being Intentionally Uncomfortable

[48:31] Understanding Mental Toughness

[53:04] The Right Decision Versus the Easy Decision

[54:14] The Perfect Balance Between Mental Toughness and Resilience

[58:10] Embracing Positive Distractions Outside of Sports

[01:02:26] The Benefits of Meditation For Athletes

[01:02:40] Parting Thoughts

 
Find Jamie at www.jamiepeacock.co.uk

Links and Resources:

Jamiepeacock.co.uk

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink

Jamie’s Twitter Handle

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