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Simon Mundie
A New Way of Being is about realising that we are already enough. So much of today’s High Performance culture stems from a sense of inadequacy, pushing us to chase what we already are. But it’s a trap—you can’t become what you already are. This isn’t about being passive or lazy, but about shifting our intention. Instead of proving our worth, we express it.
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Take Perspective From History: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb

Take Perspective From History: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb

What can reflecting on history teach us about living well now? In this episode we are talking about learning lessons from history, particularly perspective and empathy. We also question what impact the suppression of the 'feminine principle', as has happened over the last two thousand years, has had. In the first half we talk about getting in flow, digital minimalism, tapping into creativity, the importance of making complex concepts understandable, the perennial problem of tribalism and much more besides. Professor Suzzanah Lipscomb is an award-winning historian, author and broadcaster. She hosts the 'Not Just the Tudors' podcast, produced by History Hit. She has presented numerous TV programmes including The Royals: A History of Scandals; has written and edited seven books, most recently, What is History, Now? with Helen Carr; is Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton; Senior Member at St Cross College, Oxford; and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries; she was formerly Research Curator at Hampton Court Palace and has won multiple awards throughout her career. https://suzannahlipscomb.com/about/ Podcast: https://suzannahlipscomb.com/podcasts/not-just-the-tudors/ My debut book - Champion Thinking: How To Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme. Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book Website: simonmundie.com YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:03:2011/12/2023
The Myth of Multitasking: Johann Hari

The Myth of Multitasking: Johann Hari

The huge cognitive cost of constantly checking your phone - and what you can do about it. My guest is Johann Hari - author of Stolen Focus - who explains the 'switch cost effect', and outlines some simple steps to rediscover the joys of focus, which is fundamental if you are going to get into flow. Speaking of flow, my debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. Flow is a fundamental theme. Pre-order here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:5708/12/2023
How to be a CEO: David Shelley

How to be a CEO: David Shelley

Life Lessons from a top CEO. David Shelley is Group CEO of Hachette UK, the second largest British book publishing group. He's held that position since 2018, and will soon also add the CEO role for the company’s United States’ division, Hachette Book Group, to his roster. He will move to New York to take up the role in January. This conversation is all about what it takes to become and remain a top CEO, and the impact holding a position like that has on someone. In this episode, recorded live at the FutureBook Conference 2023, David talks about: Imposter syndrome and fear, and how scary situations become easier the more you expose yourself to them What an 'omnivert' is, and how to find the necessary balance between connection and solitude Being willing to take on bruising feedback and adapt accordingly How being a CEO does mean people treat you 'differently', and how to remain grounded How to identify what will make the most impact at work, and the vital importance of saying no How to make your diary work for you The art of retaining perspective and putting passion before ambition My debut book - Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, happiness and lasting fulfilment are truly to be found. PRE-ORDER - https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:4504/12/2023
What Podcasting Has Taught Me About Connection: Dr Rangan Chatterjee

What Podcasting Has Taught Me About Connection: Dr Rangan Chatterjee

We crave connection for a good reason. Research shows us that loneliness is on the rise, and that a lack of human connection can be more harmful to your health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure. Dr Rangan Chatterjee - physician and host of the 'Feel Better, live More' podcast - explains how the boom in podcasts reflects this need for connection. He also explains what other life-changing benefits he has experienced from podcasting - from mindfulness to focus and connection My debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. https://www.simonmundie.com/book YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:0501/12/2023
Harness The Power Of Lucid Dreaming For Psychological Growth: Charlie Morley

Harness The Power Of Lucid Dreaming For Psychological Growth: Charlie Morley

We spend a third of our lives asleep - so why not use some of that time to learn, heal from past traumas and grow psychologically and even physically? Charlie Morley is a teacher of lucid dreaming, which is where you are asleep and in a dream, but you know that you are dreaming and can start to consciously direct your dream at will. It's a practice that has been used for thousands of years by Buddhists, mystics and shamans - and science has now caught up, proving the undoubted power lucid dreaming can provide. Charlie has been lucid dreaming for over twenty years and was authorised to teach within the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism in 2008. He is also a multiple best-selling author and teacher of shadow integration. In this episode we discuss: what's going on in the brain during a lucid dream how science has caught up and proven its efficacy - including in terms of physical benefits for athletes what the psychological benefits can be - from dealing with traumas to addictions and phobias working with your 'shadow' (parts of your unconscious mind normally out of reach in the waking state) what to do when you are in a lucid dream for maximum benefit the key practices to start lucid dreaming tonight Charlie's website: https://www.charliemorley.com/ My debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. PRE-ORDER: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0CG6G8LTX YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:22:5427/11/2023
Why You Should Find A Way To Do What You love: Goldie Sayers

Why You Should Find A Way To Do What You love: Goldie Sayers

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” People often talk about the importance of marginal gains, and improving by 1% in as many areas as possible. However, most of the top performers I have spoken to say by far the most important thing is consistent effort over a long period of time. But finding the fuel to maintain the necessary level of consistency is doing what you love. My YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:5324/11/2023
How To Make Good Decisions: former spy Shane Parrish

How To Make Good Decisions: former spy Shane Parrish

How to make sure you are in the right place at the right time - with the former intelligence officer turned entrepreneur, author and Farnham Street founder Shane Parrish. In this episode, Shane explains the art of 'positioning', and how to play life in 'easy mode' rather than 'hard mode', a skill used by the world's most consistent top performers. He identifies the barriers to clear thinking - Emotional, Ego, Social and Inertia - and explains how to 'get them before they get you'. He also explains why adopting some simple rules that you can identify for yourself can be life-changing, and save you energy and regret. Shane's NYT best-selling book is called Clear thinking: https://fs.blog/clear/ His newsletter is here: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ My YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ My newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:12:5920/11/2023
BITESIZE: Success Is Not the Key To Happiness - Caitlyn Jenner

BITESIZE: Success Is Not the Key To Happiness - Caitlyn Jenner

Success is not synonymous with happiness. So many high performers reach the top of the proverbial Everest only to discover that it did not provide the lasting satisfaction that it seemed to promise. One such person is Caitlyn Jenner, who won gold in the Olympic decathlon in 1976. However, the issues that were bubbling away under the surface were free to reassert themselves once the Games were over. My YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:0017/11/2023
Communicate with Clarity and Confidence: Ros Atkins

Communicate with Clarity and Confidence: Ros Atkins

Communicating what we want to say for maximum impact is far from easy. It’s also not something many people work on. But Ros Atkins, creator of the hugely successful viral BBC videos 'Ros Atkins on...' is truly a master of the craft, and in this episode he shares some of the key techniques and outlooks that make him stand out. Ros has identified the ten elements of what makes a good explanation as well as the seven steps you need to take to communicate what you want to say with clarity and impact, and we dissect them in this conversation. Ros has written an outstanding new book, called The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence – which is highly recommended for anyone wanting to sharpen up their communication skills in any area of life and learn from the best in the business. Ros has hosted coverage of many major stories around the world for BBC News, including the death of Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama's first election victory and inauguration as well as the football World Cups in Germany and South Africa. He created and hosted Outside Source live from the BBC newsroom, covering all the biggest international stories in a highly original and innovative way. He is now the BBC’s Analysis Editor, and continues to make his outstanding viral videos for the BBC. His book is here: https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK He is @BBCRosAtkins on twitter My YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:0013/11/2023
Showing up each day and doing the work: Ryan Holiday

Showing up each day and doing the work: Ryan Holiday

How you do anything is how you do EVERYTHING. What matters is what you do today. That’s the message Stoic author Ryan Holiday emphasises in this bitesize episode. Ryan has written a number of best-selling books on stoicism, including The Obstacle is the Way. He described stoicism as 'the most practical of all philosophies', and he explains that - in his view - it is important to understand that it is our actions that define us, and every moment is a chance to do and be our best. That doesn’t mean we will always succeed – but it does mean we can try. My debut book, 'Champion Thinking: How to Find Success Without Losing Yourself', published by Bloomsbury, is now available for pre-order: https://shorturl.at/joMX3 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Website: simonmundie.com (and newsletter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09:2110/11/2023
Breaking Down Barriers Through Skillful Conversation: Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara

Breaking Down Barriers Through Skillful Conversation: Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara

The power of skillful conversation - from the personal to the global level. This week's conversation is with professor Shane O'Mara, a neuroscientist of the top order who is professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin. He is also the author of Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversations Shapes Our World. Shane explains the role that conversation and memory has in our ability to envisage a better future. We talk about lots in this episode including the difference between the narrative self - the 'story of me' made up of memories, beliefs and the like - and the 'aware self', which experiences the present moment directly. Most people identify with the former and not the latter - but is that really wise? Shane also explains how countries are created by conversations, and are ideas rather than real entities, and he shares some powerful and proven conversational tools to bridge gaps, break down walls and dissolve the propensity some people have to dehumanize 'the other'. We also discuss the Hard Problem of Consciousness. Shane's new book: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds  Shane's newsletter: BrainPizza My YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:19:0306/11/2023
BITESIZE: Kevin Clifton - Letting Go

BITESIZE: Kevin Clifton - Letting Go

The power of letting go of the need for a specific outcome to go your way. We are halfways through the Strictly Come Dancing season 2023, so what better time than now to revisit my conversation with glitterball favourite and former Strictly champion Kevin Clifton. Kevin was runner up on four occasions while on the show, which triggered some of his old competitive wounds, before finally lifting the trophy with his now wife Stacey Dooley. How? Clearly the chemistry didn't hurt - but nor did his change in outlook and willingness to surrender rather than feel the need to achieve a specific outcome My debut book, 'Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself', is now available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0CG6G8LTX YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Website: simonmundie.com (and newsletter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:2303/11/2023
Embracing failure to get ahead - with the pioneer of psychological safety Amy Edmonson

Embracing failure to get ahead - with the pioneer of psychological safety Amy Edmonson

Embracing the right type of failure with the groundbreaking pioneer of psychological safety, who was voted the most influential international thinker in 2019. Professor Amy Edmonson's work has transformed the culture of leading companies, universities and organisations around the world - and her thinking can change your life too. Amy argues that we need to embrace failure - as long as it is the right kind of failure. She differentiates between intelligent failure, complex failure and basic failure. We need to embrace the former, and avoid the latter two. Professor Edmonson explains exactly what psychological safety is, how to foster it and how important it is - and how it fits in to intelligent failures. My debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. PRE-ORDER: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0CG6G8LTX YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:3630/10/2023
Overcoming Tribalism and distrust of 'the other'- Carl Frampton - BITESIZE

Overcoming Tribalism and distrust of 'the other'- Carl Frampton - BITESIZE

Treating people as you want to be treated with boxing legend Carl Frampton, Northern Ireland’s first two weight World Champion. Carl grew up in Belfast, in the loyalist area of Tigers Bay. The next housing estate across was the New Lodge which was Republican. As a child, he witnessed tension and traumatising scenes. Carl is a very humble and level headed guy, and he takes pride in uniting people, wherever they're from, and whatever they believe. Beyond superficial differences - he is keen to emphasise we are all the same and that developing peace is possible My debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews from this podcast over the last five years, I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. PRE-ORDER: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0CG6G8LTX YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:4227/10/2023
How Real Is Reality: Professor Donald Hoffman

How Real Is Reality: Professor Donald Hoffman

Just how accurate is the reality we experience through our sense perceptions? That's a big question - and we're about to explain why it is important. We tend to be convinced that that world we experience through our senses is the world as it really is. We also believe we are billions of separate beings - which fosters a sense of tribalism and a distrust of "the other". But, professor Donald Hoffman says science shows that the chance that we see reality as it actually is - is zero. It may look like there are cars, houses and separate people - but that is how we experience reality when it is filtered through the human mind. Space & time are not fundamentally real - they are like a VR headset we have put on. Furthermore, he says cutting edge mathematics and science show that there are not billions of separate beings, but there is one infinite Being - and we are all avatars of that. Professor Donald Hoffman is a renowned cognitive scientist whose work is truly groundbreaking. This conversation will have you question your view of the world, yourself and what's really important in life. The implications are profound. Not least because if we are all avatars of one Being - that means that if I hurt you, I am simultaneously hurting myself. The key lessons from this episode will be posted on my YouTube page which you can find here: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeLifeLessons WATCH: You are NOT who you think you are - with professor Donald Hoffman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGMIQ7po6AI I am delighted to announce that my debut book - Champion Thinking: How to find success without losing yourself - is available for pre-order now. Drawing on some of my favourite interviews - I want to challenge our ideas about 'success', and where peace, joy and fulfilment are truly to be found. PRE-ORDER: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champion-Thinking-Success-Without-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0CG6G8LTX YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:34:5823/10/2023
BITESIZE: How To get In Flow

BITESIZE: How To get In Flow

Flow is a peak state when we perform at our best, and feel great too. While success is not synonymous with happiness, flow is. So, how do you get in flow? Here is a tried and tested four-step formula from the Flow Research Collective YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07:2420/10/2023
RWC REPLAY: Sir Clive Woodward - Leadership

RWC REPLAY: Sir Clive Woodward - Leadership

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. With the World Cup nearly finishing, we are revisiting of my favorite conversations with World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward, and the theme is Leadership. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59:1616/10/2023
BITESIZE: Don't Be Defensive

BITESIZE: Don't Be Defensive

"If anyone tells you that such a person speaks ill of you of you, don't make excuses about what is said of you, but answer: He does not know my other faults; else, he would not have mentioned only these." - Epictetus Don't hide your flaws and show off your strengths - the wiser option is to do the opposite. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:5913/10/2023
RWC REPLAY: Dave Alred - Managing pressure

RWC REPLAY: Dave Alred - Managing pressure

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. With the World Cup in full flow, I am using the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite conversations with World Cup winners and legends. Today's episode is with Dave Alred - 'the coaches coach', who was Jonny Wilkinson's mentor at the height of his World Cup winning powers. The them of this episode is managing pressure. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:17:1909/10/2023
BITESIZE: The impact of not feeling seen and heard as a child

BITESIZE: The impact of not feeling seen and heard as a child

Our early social connections, with parents and caregivers in particular, are the most profound shapers of how we experience the world and our place in it. Dr Bessel van der Kolk - one of the world's leading trauma researchers and author of the best-selling book The Body keeps The Score - reveals that how secure we feel in our early relationships even has a bigger impact on our development than particularly traumatic incidents. Full episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/trauma-dr-bessel-van-der-kolk YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:2706/10/2023
RWC REPLAY: Lewis Moody - Selflessness

RWC REPLAY: Lewis Moody - Selflessness

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. With the World Cup in full flow, over the next few weeks I am going to use the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite conversations with World Cup winners and legends. Today's episode is with former World Cup winner and England captain Lewis Moody. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:30:5302/10/2023
BITESIZE: The Joy of Being Average

BITESIZE: The Joy of Being Average

We can’t all be better than average – there just isn’t room at the top for everyone. Striving for the top is a nice idea, but the other side of it is: if we become anything other than ordinary, we feel that we have failed somehow. This goal-orientated outlook is widespread. But, is it really important to be remembered as a high achiever or 'Champion'? Isn't it more important to be a kind, caring individual who treats his friends and family well? That's what broadcaster and author Konnie Huq is here to suggest. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:3729/09/2023
RWC REPLAY: Sir John Kirwan - Mental Health

RWC REPLAY: Sir John Kirwan - Mental Health

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. All Black legend and World Cup winner Sir John Kirwan. JK was knighted for services to mental health, and since becoming the face of mental health in New Zealand, he has launched Groov - the innovative mental health organisation looking t0 transform people's wellbeing - particularly in the workplace. The theme of the conversation is mental health - and being able to 'thrive not just survive' GROOV: https://www.groovnow.com/our-story YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:02:5125/09/2023
BITESIZE: The Power Of Doing Nothing

BITESIZE: The Power Of Doing Nothing

"Don't just do something, sit there!" Forget ice baths, HIIT workouts and marathons - if you really want to develop resilience, then sit down and do nothing. For the first time in human history, we never have to be bored and sit with our thoughts and feelings. But we are missing a trick - because doing nothing is something very few people embrace, but those who do can enjoy a multitude of benefits - including increased creativity, toughness through to a sense causeless joy. Full episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/do-hard-things-steve-magness YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:0822/09/2023
RWC REPLAY: Sam Warburton - Being true to Yourself

RWC REPLAY: Sam Warburton - Being true to Yourself

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. With the World Cup in full flow, over the next few weeks I am going to use the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite conversations with World Cup winners and legends. Today's episode is with former Wales captain Sam Warburton. The theme of the conversation is ‘being true to yourself’- something Sam values highly- and which can be as simple as saying no to something that doesn’t feel right. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49:0918/09/2023
BITESIZE: Psychological Defence Mechanisms: Mike Brearley

BITESIZE: Psychological Defence Mechanisms: Mike Brearley

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. We all have psychological defence mechanisms - including the often deep-seated pattern of projection. Mike Brearle - one of the greatest sporting leaders of all-time turned psychoanalyst - explains what it is, why we do it and shares some rather well-known examples. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:3715/09/2023
RWC REPLAY: Jonny Wilkinson - Acceptance

RWC REPLAY: Jonny Wilkinson - Acceptance

'Resistance is something we do, acceptance is what we are' With the World Cup in full flow, over the next few weeks I am going to use the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite conversations with World Cup winners and legends. Today's episode is with Jonny Wilkinson, 20 years ago from his World Cup winning drop goal - and below are some of the topics we reference during our conversation. I have some cracking new interviews lined up too, and I'll be releasing these very soon - along with further details about my book which will be out in just a few short months. Exciting times! https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/rupert-spira-a-philosophy-of-sport-and-reality - Rupert Spira and a philosophy of sport & reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQuMzocvmTQ&t=4s - 'Is everything made of matter or consciousness' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rafVevceWgs&t=1693s - 'the Convergence of Science & Spirituality' YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55:0611/09/2023
BITESIZE: How To Be Efficient: David Coulthard

BITESIZE: How To Be Efficient: David Coulthard

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. The importance of constructive feedback & developing the skill of efficiency. David Coulthard is a former F1 driver turned TV presenter and entrepreneur. He is a master of efficiency - and so can you be. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:0908/09/2023
The Meandering Route To Success: David Epstein

The Meandering Route To Success: David Epstein

The general consensus in society tends to be that to have success in any field requires early specialisation and many hours of deliberate practice - aka the 'Tiger Woods model'. And if you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up with those who got a head start. In this episode, David Epstein dispels this widely-held myth. He explains that the best way to succeed is by sampling widely, gaining a breadth of experiences, taking detours and juggling many interests, which could be coined the 'Roger Federer model'. MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:04:3404/09/2023
BITESIZE: The Power Of Posture: Dave Alred

BITESIZE: The Power Of Posture: Dave Alred

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. Do not underestimate the importance of posture when you feel under pressure. Dave Alred - the coach who so many of the world's elite performers keep on speed-dial - explains why getting your body ahead of your mind is so important. This will be of real interest to anyone who does public speaking or presentations - or who encounters moments of pressure in their lives. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:0001/09/2023
In Praise Of Average: Konnie Huq

In Praise Of Average: Konnie Huq

"We are always striving for the top - but sometimes it's better to embrace being in the middle". Konnie Huq is a TV & Radio presenter, a screenwriter and a children's author, who holds the record for being the longest-serving presenter of the iconic British children's TV programme Blue Peter. The essence of what Konnie speaks about in this episode is that our continual striving for more, bigger & better is making us less happy. As she says, if you can be happy with what you already have - you are winning! Konnie recognises her good fortune, which was helped by her time working on Blue Peter, and she has adopted something of an anti-mindless consumerist mundset - that has somehwat rubbed off on her husband, the creator of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55:1828/08/2023
BITESIZE: Just Make A Start: Baroness Grey-Thompson

BITESIZE: Just Make A Start: Baroness Grey-Thompson

The Life Lessons podcast has a simple mission: to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. My guests range from the biggest sporting names on the planet, as well as neuroscientists, world-renowned philosophers, and psychologists – right through to Buddhist monks. One of the key skills anyone can develop is to do what needs to be done, even when you don't feel like doing it. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:3325/08/2023
Develop Your 'Super Strengths': Nick Matthew

Develop Your 'Super Strengths': Nick Matthew

How to go from all-rounder to outstanding. Nick Matthew is the greatest squash player in English history - a genuine legend of the game who reached world number one and won both the World Championships and the British open (the Wimbledon of squash) on three occasions. To reach the top, Nick had to pivot and adapt on several occasions, eventually working out his 'super strengths' to be able to take him to number one. Nick had an incredible desire to improve, but underneath his drive and determination is a deep love for the sport, and the sense of transcendence it brought him. Since retiring, Nick has started developing the next generation of young talent - and has continued to evolve as a coach and person. He is full of valuable lessons anyone can learn from. Nick's website and the Nick Matthew Academy: https://www.nickmatthew.co.uk/ YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please can you share this episode. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:12:5921/08/2023
BITESIZE: Let them Play - Gary Lineker

BITESIZE: Let them Play - Gary Lineker

We are all aware of 'competitive sports parent' syndrome. It is a phenomenon I discussed with Gary Lineker - speaking about football specifically. Fair to say he's not a fan! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06:3618/08/2023
How To Get What You Really Want: Ben Hunt-Davis

How To Get What You Really Want: Ben Hunt-Davis

How can you get what you really want? You may think it is the job, the relationship, the house or the substance you want - but fundamentally we all desire to be happy and feel fulfilled, and to avoid suffering. How we believe we will get those will differ for all of us. How then do we give ourselves the best chance of getting what we want, in any area of life? This week's conversation is with Ben Hunt-Davis of 'Will It Make The Boat Go Faster' fame. Ben won Olympic gold at his third Games, having finished way down the field in both of his first two attempts. With two years left of his decade long pursuit of Olympic gold, Ben finally changed tac. By focusing specifically on the one thing that gave him the best chance of getting what he wanted, he was able to fulfil his dreams. He has since taken his Life Lessons into every other area of his life. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ For the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - head to simonmundie.com Ben's Website: https://willitmaketheboatgofaster.com/ Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:16:0814/08/2023
BITESIZE: Handling Pressure - Sir Clive Woodward

BITESIZE: Handling Pressure - Sir Clive Woodward

Thinking Correctly under Pressure. Who doesn’t want – or need – to be able to do that? TCUP – as Clive calls it – was fundamental in helping England win the rugby World Cup twenty years ago. Clive shares a couple of recent examples of how this works from sport and his own life. Really it’s about envisaging how things might go – so that when challenges arise, as they always do in life, you have considered how you might respond and are able to do so effectively Full Length Episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/sir-clive-woodward-culture MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13:3311/08/2023
How to Release Tension & Stress: David Berceli

How to Release Tension & Stress: David Berceli

Want to know how to get your nervous system back into a state of relaxation and calm? TRE is a powerful, simple and effective way to release stress and tension from your body. My guest is the its creator, David Berceli. Both humans and animals alike are born with a biological stress response known as “fight or flight”. We are also born with a natural trembling capacity that enables us to discharge accumulated stress, something we have in common with other mammals. Unfortunately for human beings, once the ego develops, it typically overrules this natural mechanism to stop us being perceived as 'weak', meaning stress and tension is free to accumulate in our nervous system, which can lead to a host of physical and mental problems. TRE is a simple set of exercises that activates the body’s natural shaking or trembling mechanism – which helps to release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. YouTube video of my powerful TRE session guided by David is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHYCjdPhoU PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! I am a huge fan of TRE and do these exercises regularly, and it has definitely helped me in a big way. I am really keen to spread the word – as I truly believe these exercises could have a profound effect on people’s health and wellbeing. In this episode: -         How David’s work in war zones led to the creation of TRE -         The relationship between the fetal position & the fight or flight stress response -         Why & how human beings lose the natural capacity to tremble -         The importance of letting go -         Why the most resilient animals are those that know when to lose control of their bodies -         How the ego gets in the way of our inbuilt release mechanisms -         The importance of the PSOAS muscle and releasing tension from it -         How the TRE exercises work and how often people can do it The TRE website: https://traumaprevention.com/ David's website: https://www.david-berceli.com/ ** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sLPu0sHWdnpPF6FmAnRpQ?sub_confirmation=1 MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:11:3907/08/2023
BITESIZE: Don't Judge People - John McAvoy

BITESIZE: Don't Judge People - John McAvoy

It is easy to take credit for our successes, and look down on others for their 'failings', without acknowledging the huge number of interrelated factors and events that first had to happen for them to come into being. We don’t choose our parents, our genetics, our personality traits, our talents, the time and place where we are born, or the experiences that shape us. If we really consider all of these things – and truly recognise how little say we have in the formative elements of our life – it is inevitably humbling. And on the flipside, it can allow us to have more understanding and empathy for people who have lost their way. The famous psychologist Albert Ellis spoke about judging behaviour as good or bad – but not judging people, and that really points to this. One person who powerfully illustrates this point is the Nike sponsored endurance athlete John McAvoy – who previously was sentenced to life in prison in his early twenties for armed robbery, before turning his life around. Full Length Episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/john-mcavoy-the-power-of-environment MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12:4204/08/2023
Trauma: Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk

Trauma: Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk

"Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside us" Dr Bessel van der Kolk is a titan in the world of trauma research. He’s the author of the seminal best-selling book about trauma - The Body Keeps the Score - which has been published in 38 languages and read by millions of people around the world. As the title of his book implies, trauma leaves imprints within our bodies and brains that can lead to physical and mental health problems. Bessel has studied numerous ways that help us heal – and he splits them into three categories: Top Down, bottom up – and medicinal. Top down processing involves things like traditional talking therapies. Bottom up focusses on somatic, body based interventions.- as feeling safe within our own bodies is key. Medicinal treatment is where SSRI anti-depressant medication comes in. In this episode: How common trauma is Bessel’s frustration with the 'over medicalisation' of trauma We are social creatures, the importance of our place in social systems The role of our parental relationships The British boarding school phenomenon How trauma drives people to great achievements Trauma is pre-verbal The benefit of being triggered and leaning into that The importance of mindfulness Somatic therapies including yoga, QiGong and team sports Shadow work/ internal family systems Psychedelic therapy Advice if you want to address your own trauma & how to avoid passing it down generation to generation CAUTION: This conversation contains themes of an adult nature and references to sexual assault. Bessel's website: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ ** MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:01:0531/07/2023
BITESIZE: Discovering Your Passion - Chrissie Wellington

BITESIZE: Discovering Your Passion - Chrissie Wellington

If you are not open to new experiences, and stepping out of your comfort zone, you may miss out on some of your own discovering deep-seated passions and talents. One person who illustrates this brilliantly is the triathlon legend Chrissie Wellington, who was crowned Ironman world Champion on four occasions – despite only turning pro at the relatively ripe age of 30. She took a meandering route to an elite sporting career by trying new things and tuning in to her intuition, which eventually led her on a path which she had never anticipated. MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11:5428/07/2023
Psychological Diversity: Matthew Syed

Psychological Diversity: Matthew Syed

This episode is all about the importance of diverse thinking. Matthew Syed explains how the FA embraced diversity off the pitch, which contributed to success on it, and how the tragedy of 9/11 could have been avoided had the CIA been less collectively blind because of a lack of cultural diversity. It's to do with 'homophily', which is our tendency to bond with people who are socially similar. And if you've ever thought that meetings at work are 'catastrophically inefficient', this episode will prove you correct. MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:00:5226/07/2023
Recognising You Are Already Enough: Grayson Hart

Recognising You Are Already Enough: Grayson Hart

Do you feel a subtle sense of lack? If you do, you are not alone. It’s part of the human condition – or at least it is when we are identified with the mind. But the truth is, there is a space in all of us that is always fulfilled and content. Our task is to recognise that – and rest there. Grayson Hart is the CEO and founder of Puresport, and is a former Scotland international rugby player, having grown up in rugby royalty in New Zealand where he was part of the junior All Black team that won the World Cup. In this episode we discuss our shared philosophical outlook, the point of which is to recognise that wellbeing and happiness isn’t something out there, in objects and the world. It is our true nature. Recognising that you are already enough and fulfilled is one of the greatest gifts anyone can find – and that is something Grayson discovered, having hit rock bottom after his father died after suffering from drug addiction, and after his rugby career left him feeling unexpectedly empty. The key message that Grayson shares in this episode is such an important one – and I hope you enjoy our conversation. In this episode: Coming from rugby royalty in NZ – his uncle coached the All Blacks Growing up around drug addiction with his Dad The consequences of that & seeking attention at school Finding belonging in rugby & a way to connect with his Dad Being selected for the junior All Blacks Reaching his goal and feeling unfulfilled & then his father dying Starting looking inwards Recognising we are all already enough Exploring our true nature Becoming an entrepreneur - challenges & lessons The importance of recognising 'we are the sky and not the weather' MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57:4024/07/2023
BITESIZE: Ryan Holiday - Stoicism

BITESIZE: Ryan Holiday - Stoicism

'There is nothing either good or bad – only thinking makes it so'. Stoicism is described as the most practical of all philosophies – according to Ryan Holiday, best-selling author of classics including the Obstacle is the Way. I spoke to Ryan Holiday during the COVID pandemic – with a view to helping people not get overwhelmed by what was a very challenging time. Clearly things have now moved on, but the beauty of the life lessons Ryan shared can be applied to any difficult scenario. Events are challenging now – albeit for different reasons than a few years ago, but this philosophy and way of looking at events and understanding how our thoughts and judgements about what is happening colours our experience and feelings, remains hugely beneficial Full Length Episode: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/ryan-holiday-stoicism MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08:1621/07/2023
Is winning overrated? Cath Bishop

Is winning overrated? Cath Bishop

Why 'winning' can be overrated. Let's start with a quote from Jamie Carragher – 'it’s all about winning trophies really'. Well is that actually true? To dive into our cultural obsession with 'winners' and 'winning at all costs', I was joined by the silver medal winning Olympic rower and former diplomat turned business coach and author of the excellent book ‘the Long Win’ Cath Bishop. MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:1820/07/2023
The Power of Mentors: Seb Coe

The Power of Mentors: Seb Coe

This week I am joined by one of the greatest British athletes of all time, Seb Coe – a double Olympic gold medalist during the golden era of middle-distance running, the President of World Athletics, the driving force behind London’s winning Olympic bid in 2012, and much more besides. There’s so much we cover in this episode, from using early setbacks as fuel later in life, through to his epic Olympic triumph at Moscow in 1980, as well as the key role he played in helping London win the 2012 Olympic bid. The theme of this episode is about the power of good mentors. Find out who his key mentors have been, the role they’ve played in his life, but also the questions to ask yourself to help get over disappointment and adversity, and the importance of trusting your intuition to come up with the goods at the key moment, as it did for him ahead of London 2012. We also talk about the transformative power of sport and the amazing charity Greenhouse Sports, for whom Seb is an ambassador. The charity uses sport to help disadvantaged young people and communities and the work they do is truly transformative.  In this episode: How early adversity often breeds later success Seb Coe's key mentors The power of sport and inspiring people to live healthy lives & the concerning trend of young people being less active His competition with Steve Ovett and Moscow 1980 – winning silver and gold The power of humour and Daley Thompson The questions to ask yourself to regroup after disappointment Writing the key speech for London 2012’s Olympic bid & listening to your intuition Sport being the biggest social worker & its power to affect change Greenhouse Sports: https://www.greenhousesports.org/ MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:06:3217/07/2023
BITESIZE: Learning How To Learn: Anders Ericsson

BITESIZE: Learning How To Learn: Anders Ericsson

At a time when all the knowledge in the world is little more than a mouse click away – the importance of learning how to learn is key. And one person who was a pass master was the late Anders Ericsson – who was best known for his work on deliberate practice and whose research led to the widely misconstrued '10,000 hours' rule popularised by Malcolm Gladwell. So this was Anders – talking all about how to learn, and develop a love of learning – drawing on his own formative experiences.  MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:0914/07/2023
REWIND: Embracing Risk - Jimmy Chin

REWIND: Embracing Risk - Jimmy Chin

"The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That's for each person to decide. For me, not risking anything is worse than death. By far." - Jimmy Chin Jimmy is a pro climber, skier, photographer and Oscar winning Film director. The theme of this episode is about following your heart and taking risks. Committing to a path and working it out along the way. Jimmy picked up the Academy Award for the incredible Free Solo. His latest film is called The Rescue, and focusses on the rescue of twelve Thai boys from a flooded underground cave. You can find the episode with Alex Honnold, star of Free Solo, here: https://play.acast.com/s/dont-tell-me-the-score-with-simon-mundie/fear-alexhonnold *** Follow me: on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundie And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com And please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts *** Finally, a huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can’t recommend them enough. CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. And anything that helps keep me well in the long-term rather than having to fix lots of niggles once they arrive gets the thumbs up from me. Combined with their supplements range, Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market. Frankly, if nothing else, you have to try their Unwind Oil before bed. You’ll sleep like a baby. The good news is that you can get 20% off with code Life20 at checkout. Head to puresportcbd.com and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58:2912/07/2023
How To Keep Moving Forwards: Paul McGee

How To Keep Moving Forwards: Paul McGee

Sometimes, what you need to survive and thrive in challenging times is age old wisdom. And my guest this week is full of it. Paul McGee – speaker and Sunday Times best selling author –has sold over a quarter of a million books, and spoken in more than 40 countries to date. He’s an expert in things like dealing with change, developing relationships, creating opportunies and performing under pressure. His work has been endorsed by the likes of Sir Clive Woodward – and his clients have included the most dominant football team in England in recent years, Manchester City. His book is called SUMO – which stands for Shut up and move on – and we talk about the key lessons he has distilled in there – from seeing other people’s perspective to spotting and creating opportunities. In this episode: Perspective, understanding other people and developing ‘compassionate curiosity’ An equation for making good choices in life and responding appropriately Taking the time to embrace low moments Overcoming a victim narrative How to spot and create opportunities The power of getting in front of people and developing relationships Life as a game of snakes and ladders Paul’s seven questions top consider when life doesn’t seem to be going to plan Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58:1810/07/2023
REWIND: Why you can't focus: Johann Hari

REWIND: Why you can't focus: Johann Hari

So many of us are struggling to focus and pay attention to what we need to. It can feel like a moral failing – as if there is something wrong with us individually. But Johann Hari argues that is not the case. The problem runs much deeper. Teenagers now focus on one task for only 65 seconds he says, while office workers aren’t much better – managing only three minutes. It won’t surprise you to hear that digital has a significant role to play – after all, how many people don’t have a somewhat dysfunctional relationship with their phones? But there are other factors too – including 'surveillance capitalism' and even the way childhood freedom has been curtailed. Johann’s book is called Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention. WARNING: This episode contains swearing and some adult themes. ** Follow me: on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundie And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and over 170 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com Please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes a big difference and is hugely appreciated. *** Finally, a huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can’t recommend them enough. CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. And anything that helps keep me well in the long-term rather than having to fix lots of niggles once they arrive gets the thumbs up from me. Combined with their supplements range, Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market. Frankly, if nothing else, you have to try their Unwind Oil before bed. You’ll sleep like a baby. The good news is that you can get 20% off with code Life20 at checkout. Head to puresportcbd.com and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01:09:5509/07/2023
BITESIZE: Sir Clive Woodward - Mastering the Basics

BITESIZE: Sir Clive Woodward - Mastering the Basics

Often people think to achieve what they want in life is about finding a magic bullet, but as World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward explains – frequently it’s just about understanding the basics. Those things you absolutely have to get right to succeed in a particular project or goal. This might sound obvious – but actually it turns out it is incredibly common for people within teams, businesses and organisations not to know the basics of what they are trying to do – and that even applies at the top level of elite sport. Full Length conversation: https://www.simonmundie.com/blog/sir-clive-woodward-culture MyTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonmundie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-mundie-89379114/ And for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email) Please do share this episode - it makes a big difference in helping people find this podcast. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10:0007/07/2023