In this episode, Tom Rees joins me, and we talk about significant career shifts. Tom is a medical doctor with the NHS and before that was a professional rugby player, playing for both London Wasps and England. Tom shares how he got started with the sport and ended up as a professional rugby player and goes on to talk about how an injury ended his sports career, how he dealt with it, and how he moved on to a new career.
Key Takeaways
- Luck sometimes plays a part in success but working hard, brings that luck
- Success is not an overnight thing. Small achievements, wins, and skills snowball and bring more success
- Having someone not making you do anything, but encouraging you to try everything is important. This could be a parent, a coach, or a mentor
- Take ownership of what is going on with your job or career
- It is the hard work away from the pitch that leads to success
- Expose yourself to those who are more skilled or experienced and learn from them
- Get comfortable making mistakes and pushing beyond where you think your limits are
- Take in advice from other people and use the bits that work for you
- You don't need to make a massive impact on the world, just improve a little bit of the world around you
- Don't define yourself by your job
- Lean on friends, family and colleagues during tough times
- Understand that things that have made you successful to this point and then apply to other areas
- Listen to the episode for more gems of wisdom!
Recommended Reading
Tom recommended the following books:
Find Out More About Tom
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