Alun Wyn Jones: His Relentless Rugby Routine, Family Pride and Stepping Away from the Game (E334)

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Sports, Self-improvement, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Health & Fitness, Non-negotiables, Education, Life Lessons, High Performance

4.8 • 4.7K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

Welsh former international rugby union player, Alun Wyn Jones is a name that carries weight in the world of rugby. Known for his relentless work ethic and leadership, he’s a man who’s given everything to the game.

In this episode, Alun dives deep into his journey, sharing insights into his upbringing and how it fueled his drive for success. From his early days of playing multiple sports like sailing, football, and rugby, he highlights the importance of seizing every opportunity that comes his way.

Drawing on his experiences with leaders like Paul O’Connell, he discusses how accountability, hard work, and dedication to the team are crucial. Alun also reflects on how his leadership style evolved over time.

This episode offers a deeper look into Alun Wyn Jones’s philosophy on work ethic, career longevity, and the constant push for personal and professional growth.

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0:00.0	Don't forget next week's episodes are available early, exclusively on the high performance app.
0:05.3	Out now, former deputy team principal of Williams F1, Claire Williams, and comedian Sarah Pasco.
0:13.3	You know, there's no such thing as satisfaction. It was always, I wanted to win a World Cup,
0:18.1	I wanted to win a European Cup, I never did that. But actually, if you can work harder than the next person, that is a talent.
0:24.4	That is the ultimate talent because, you know, it gives you the ability to learn or work on anything.
0:29.9	You know, we talk about legacy and how you want to be remembered.
0:32.6	Well, you know, I'd be happily remembered as the son of my father.
0:36.1	I think high performance, if you think you've achieved it,
0:38.3	not high performance.
0:39.3	High performance doesn't stop.
0:41.9	That is the voice of Wales and Lions legend, Alan Wing-Jones.
0:46.1	Look, the numbers and the stats tell you
0:47.6	that we're having a conversation with a true sporting great,
0:50.5	the world's most capped rugby player.
0:52.8	And of course, myself, Jay Cunfrey and our expert,
0:55.4	Damien Hughes, will cover all of that. We'll talk about his personal sacrifice, why he hates
0:59.8	the word culture, his famous speech to his fellow lions, and how he failed to enjoy his achievements
1:05.6	in case they dulled his ambition. But we go so much deeper, Damien.
1:10.1	Well, we do. We talk to the person and not the player.
1:12.7	We talk about how the birth of his daughters helped give him a sense of perspective. We speak about
1:17.3	carrying the weight of his father's legacy and how that helped define him. And then we speak about
1:23.4	the shadows that he's had to navigate his way through as he enters this second chapter of his life.
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