Performing Like a Champion with Ashton Agar: Part 1

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Athletes are no strangers to performing at their peak in high-pressure situations. When all of your exhilarating wins and devastating losses are all playing out in real-time in front of a crowd of spectators, how do you cope with that pressure and still succeed?
Gaining a winner’s mindset is the goal for this episode, and that’s exactly what our guest Ashton Agar is here to teach us. Ashton’s professional cricketing career has now spanned just over a decade, from being a fixture in the domestic scene on the Western Australia and Perth Scorchers sides to smashing records at his Ashes debut at the incredible age of 19. He explains the factors behind his longevity in the cut-throat world of sporting contracts and shares the power of building a resilient mind and balanced life to drive success. Ashton gives a masterclass in leadership and teamwork, and how these fundamentals can be applied to all aspects of life.
In part one of our conversation, we’re diving into some of his career highlights and setbacks, and the keys to focusing and flourishing in demanding professional environments. Don’t miss out on our incredible interview with one of Australia’s cricketing legends.
Episode Highlights:
(00:34) Introduction to this week’s guest, cricketing superstar Ashton Agar
(01:48) Choosing between cricket and football as kid
(03:10) Setbacks in his early career - the ‘almost a lawyer’ path!
(05:06) Chasing his dream of playing professionally
(07:55) His Ashes debut: the highs and lows of pressure on a world stage
(10:38) How being in a like-minded team environment shapes your success
(12:36) Approaching competition with a spiritual approach
(16:23) Building resilience after losses: how do you persevere?
(19:50) The importance of finding a work-life balance
(21:32) Shifting from a team-player to a leadership role
(25:26) One of Ashton’s personal career highlights
(27:20) Knowing when to stick to a game plan, and when to pivot
(31:06) Trust, commitment, and humility
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