AAG was born over a decade ago yet the funny thing is I never knew it until recently. It was a term I used to bring myself back down after a poor performance or loss in Ice Hockey to help remind me that there is another game. I canāt dwell on the past I need to focus on the NOW and how that will help the FUTURE.
Yet after retiring from the sport I loved, a lot of what made me mentally successful went out the window until one famous night.
I was highly stressed on this infamous day and my parenting tolerance had reached itās peak, so without shouting I sent the boys to bed early before it had the chance to reach that point.
Only to come downstairs full of guilt and shame that I was not at my best and this is not what I wanted to be as a parent.
Then it hit me...
We get to go again tomorrow
How can I be better for myself and my loved ones because thatās how I used to do things in my sporting career
I would look for solutions not excuses and that is when it hit me that all the skills I learned playing sport can be used now in;
š§ Parenting
š§ Business
š§ Self Improvement
And now I get the pleasure of not only sharing my story via this personal development podcast but other incredible current and retired athletes, where they get to share the highs and lows of sport
and most importantly how they use those learned skills in life away from the game
Because unfortunately in my sport we have lost a number of incredible people who have lost their identity after playing
and I wanted to remind you that you played a sport you donāt have to be the sport
which can help you thrive in whatever you desire in life away from the game
I am certain there is an episode for you
Here in this personal development podcast is where you will delve deep inside the mind of an athlete so they can share the highs and lows of sport but most importantly how they utilise those skills to thrive in life away from the game.
Our guests will be sharing insights from their sporting careers and where they are today because of them.
This will help you see the skills youāve gained over your life and where you can use them to be successful today
You can always level up!
Shaun Thompson
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Overcoming Hurdles to Olympic Glory
Lucy Hattonās story is one of resilience, grit, and breaking through barriers
3rd Fastest Sprint Hurdler in British History, Lucy didnāt have an easy ride to the top
As a young girl, she was faced with the challenge of severe dyslexia, a hurdle that made learning in school feel like an uphill battle
Despite working harder than her peers, the results were often minimal but that never stopped her
At just 9 years old, Lucy found her escape, a place where her relentless effort could truly shine: the track
It was here, in the world of hurdles, that Lucy finally saw a return on the hard work sheād poured into every step of her life
It wasnāt just about crossing the finish line, it was about breaking through the walls that had been built around her
But her journey wasnāt all smooth sailing
Like so many athletes, Lucy faced toxic environments, mental health struggles, and physical setbacks that would have stopped most people in their tracks
Injuries threatened to derail her dreams, but her passion for hurdling and her unwavering belief in herself kept her pushing forward
On todayās episode of Always Another Game, we dive deep into Lucyās inspiring journey
We explore powerful topics like:
Overcoming the obstacles of dyslexia in a world that doesnāt always accommodate
The mental and emotional toll of toxic environments in sport
Dealing with the pain of injuries and the mental resilience required to come back stronger
Navigating the loss of your sporting superpowers and finding a new identity beyond the track
Lucyās story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of mental health, and the ability to find your way back even when it feels like all is lost
This episode is more than just a sports story
itās a journey of transformation, overcoming adversity, and learning how to rise above the challenges life throws at you
This is an episode you wonāt want to miss
Hit play now, and let Lucyās journey inspire you to tackle your own hurdles
Tune in now and get your special podcast time started
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18 Mar 2025
Ice Hockey: North Star Thinking
North Star Thinking
Let me ask you something:
Have you ever thought about how the Three Wise Men found their way?
They followed the North Star
But hereās the thingā¦
The North Star wasnāt the destination
It was the guide to get thereā¦
And thatās exactly what todayās guest is all about Will Polston is an absolute powerhouse not only coaching others to greatness but with one of the most audacious goals youāve ever heard:
to go to space by the end of the decade!
Will and I go way back
He used to play Ice Hockey with my brother, and my mum even managed his team when they were younger
And in this episode? We drop golden nugget after golden nugget on how you should:
āļø Aim WAY bigger than your wildest dreamsāļø Set your goals and work backwardsāļø Choose lightning moments over lightbulb ideas
But hereās the kicker ā this isnāt just theory
Itās action that gets results
So, what are you going to do with this knowledge working backwards?
šš¼ Take over the worldšš¼ Listen to the podcastšš¼ Download the podcastšš¼ Open Spotify/Apple/YouTubešš¼ Finish reading this post
Youāre this close to igniting a shift in your life but only if you act NOW
Come join us for some out of this world thinking
4 Mar 2025
Shaun Short - Performance Optimisation isn't just a skill
Why Performance Optimisation is more than just skills...Most people think success comes down to;šš¼ Focus your skills in one areašš¼ Work harderšš¼ Work Moregame over, right?ā Wrong High performers donāt just rely on skillThey optimise their body, mind, and energy like a Formula 1 carBecause at the highest level, skill gets you in the gamebut performance keeps you winning (and who doesn't love to keep winning)š„ If your nervous system is fried, your decision-making tanksš„ If your recovery sucks, your execution slows downš„ If your energy is drained, youāre leaving opportunities on the tableThatās why in the Always Another Game Podcast Episode today, I break down what separates those who burn out from those who dominate long-termWe go beyond tactics and I share the key reasons why I never reached my peak in Ice HockeyAnd how I use those losses to fuel my success todayPeak performance isnāt just about knowing what to doItās about having the energy, resilience, and clarity to do it at the highest level, every single timeIf you want to stop playing the game and start owning it, this is the episode for you
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