In this episode, Sean has an insightful conversation with Chris Tremlett, a former England international cricketer, bodybuilder, and real estate investor. Chris shares his journey of resilience and discipline, detailing how he navigated the challenges of adolescence while pursuing a professional sports career. He reflects on the importance of separating himself from negative influences, the rigorous training he underwent in Australia, and the invaluable lessons learned from legends like Shane Warne. The discussion delves into the sacrifices required to succeed in sports, the impact of personal tragedy on his perspective, and how he has reinvented himself post-retirement through fitness and property investment.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Achieving success in sports, particularly cricket, requires immense resilience and discipline. The journey involves making tough choices, such as prioritizing training over social distractions, especially during formative years.
• Surrounding oneself with the right people is crucial. Separating from negative influences and being in a supportive environment can significantly impact one's ability to focus and succeed in their chosen field.
• Personal tragedies, such as the loss of a loved one, can provide a new perspective on life and motivate individuals to pursue their goals with greater determination. Staying busy and productive can be a healthy way to cope with grief.
• In high-pressure situations, it's essential to focus on what can be controlled and to let go of the rest. This mindset helps in managing emotions and bouncing back from setbacks, whether in sports or business.
• Transitioning from a professional athlete to other pursuits, such as bodybuilding and property investment, highlights the importance of setting personal goals and adapting to new challenges.

 

BEST MOMENTS

"I think the best thing I did at that age was to separate myself from the bad people in my life... and just try and concentrate on the cricket and the training."

"How did you stay away from Shane Warne and people like that? How did they get away with it, the drinking and being a professional?"

"To do that over a long period, I think eventually you will get found out more times than not... if your teammates know that you're out the night before drinking, then you're letting down your teammates."

"That sort of like gives you a different perspective in life... trying not to look too far ahead and trying to enjoy the moment as well."

"How do you manage those emotions and overcome them? And like, you know, business and day-to-day, when you're making decisions on emotions, it's a bad place and you need to be able to control them."

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Sean Branton is a multiple business owner, DJ, and producer with a passion for music, business, and all things life.

This podcast is a chance to get Behind The Minds of successful but also hungry individuals on the way up and

through their journey of life, there will be loads of life lessons and learns throughout.

It's not what we have, it's what we have overcome that makes us who we are. BTM podcast will go deep and rest

assured it will be meaningful as well as valuable.

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