Adam Walsh is a former SAS (Special Air Service) soldier and is currently the Welfare Officer at the Brisbane Broncos. When asked what his role involves - “I’ve worked in elite teams in the SAS where everyone is alpha males and raw killers. I’ve also worked with elite athletes where there are alpha males in a gladiator type of sport. Everyday in the SAS or in the NRL I see the guys walk in through the door and they put a mask on. It’s my job to tear that mask off.”

Throughout the conversation I wanted to know the most important lessons he learnt while in the defence force. He said “the one percenters mean everything. It’s the difference between those who are good and those who are great.”

This episode is packed with plenty of great insights, lessons and messages. We speak about domestic violence, which is something we both witnessed as kids growing up, online bullying/trolling, how understanding and awareness on these issues is the way forward.

I certainly gained a lot from this episode and I hope you do too.

Instagram: @adam_walsh09

 

About David Mead

David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that. 

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Website: www.davidmead.com.au 

Producer: Jason Strozkiy (@strozkiymedia) www.strozkiymedia.com 

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