Joe Van Niekerk - Spirituality & The Ego

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Joe Van Niekerk was one of the best players in the world. But had a lot of inner challenges throughout his career. We talk through the spiritual journey he went on to find answers, and there’s some incredible insights for young players from a man who’s seen and done it all.

We also chat about;

• Why he left Toulon to live in Costa Rica
• The hit his ego took towards the end of his career and the journey he went on to find answers.
• Doing inner work
• How he chose to respond when he was dropped.
• Dealing with adversity 
• How to be a leader when its not going your way
• Trauma’s that he had in his life, how he didnt understand how much it affected him and the way he behaved
• Escapism, heavy drinking and being close to losing everything at 27.
• Advice for younger players today.
• Spirituality & The Ego - what’s right for rugby players
• If you can be a high level player without being tied up in your Ego
• How to realize your potential
• Why achievement often doesn’t live up to your expectations 
• How to deal with negative thoughts 
• The instinctual flow state on the field
• Why we suffer
• The importance of having space to be vulnerable
• What can help players be the best version of themselves

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