What does it take to perform under immense pressure—whether you’re flying down the racetrack at 300 km/h or stepping onto a stage? In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Hui: endurance racing champion, entrepreneur, and passionate singer. Jonathan shares the mindset, self-talk, and habits that helped him make history as the first driver to represent Hong Kong at the world’s toughest endurance races—and how those same skills shape his singing and everyday life.

If you want to use your voice more powerfully, perform more consistently, or step outside your comfort zone, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode:

• [00:00:00] – Introducing Jonathan: From boardroom to racetrack to stage
• [00:02:00] – What’s going through your mind at 300 km/h?
• [00:05:30] – The “robot mode”: How champions access flow under stress
• [00:08:30] – Why chasing results can backfire—and what to focus on instead
• [00:10:00] – Can a racer’s mindset help in daily life? (Spoiler: yes)
• [00:13:00] – The journey from self-doubt to peak performance
• [00:14:30] – “Gentleman driver” vs. professional: What’s the real difference?
• [00:16:30] – Performance as the great equalizer (racing and singing)
• [00:18:30] – Endurance racing: Why patience and risk management matter
• [00:24:00] – Rituals and nerves: What racers and singers have in common
• [00:27:00] – The unseen physical and mental toll of racing
• [00:34:00] – “Why am I doing this?”: Pushing through discomfort
• [00:38:00] – The power of making it about the team, not just yourself
• [00:39:00] – Following a dream, even when it seems impossible
• [00:44:00] – Winning a European championship—by the skin of their teeth
• [00:49:00] – How mindset and consistency win championships
• [00:53:00] – Making history at Le Mans: representing Hong Kong on the world stage
• [00:57:00] – The mental challenge of a 24-hour race
• [01:03:00] – Embracing gratitude, even when the result isn’t a win
• [01:07:00] – Are you the same person on stage and behind the wheel?
• [01:10:00] – Which is scarier: singing at the Hong Kong Coliseum or a race at Le Mans?
• [01:11:00] – The Pinnacle Project: Giving back and empowering the next generation
• [01:20:00] – Living authentically, and advice for your younger self

Links and Resources

• Jonathan Hui on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jonhui_racing/?hl=en
• More about the Pinnacle Project: https://www.pinnacleproject.com.hk/