Zeb Taia played over 300 professional rugby league games, won two Super League titles, and built his career not on talent alone, but on discipline, consistency, and doing his job better than anyone else.

Now the Athlete Wellbeing Manager at Marsden State High School, Zeb shares his journey from Western Sydney to the top of the game — and the challenges young athletes face today.

We talk about being away from family, the power of preparation, learning through setbacks, and why true leadership means having tough conversations and putting in the work yourself.

Plenty of honest insights and grounded wisdom in this one.About David Mead:

David played 14 years of professional rugby league, representing the Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans, Catalans Dragons, and captaining the PNG Kumuls. With over 230 professional games and 15 international appearances , he’s gained valuable insight into what it takes to perform at the highest level. Now, through conversations with fellow athletes, business minds, and community leaders, David shares real stories and lessons to inspire and empower the next generation.

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