
Quick Win: Tom Boyd's counterintuitive approach to making life-altering decisions
About this episode
Former AFL star Tom Boyd made headlines when he walked away from a multi-million dollar contract at the peak of his career. Tom reveals the story behind his big decision and the life-changing advice that guided him through it.Dive deep into Tom's journey as he shares:
- 🧠 The counterintuitive approach to making life-altering decisions
- 🏈➡️📚 How he navigated the transition from professional athlete to author and businessman
- 🧘♂️🏆 His candid insights on mental health in professional sports
- ⏳🔄 The power of patience and self-reflection in career pivots
Whether you're facing a major life decision or simply curious about the inner workings of an elite athlete's mind, Tom's raw honesty and hard-won wisdom will leave you inspired to reassess your own path.
Listen to the full Interview with Tom here.
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Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
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