How To Not Let Injuries Define You | Sam Ward

Sam is a professional hockey player for England and Great Britain. Sam is known as one of the most prolific goal scorers in British hockey, as well as having overcome some of the most horrific injuries that threatened his career.

No one enjoys being injured. But what if you could turn the setback into an opportunity? How can you stop comparing your own journey to that of other athletes? Can you come back even better than before after thinking everything was over? Well, luckily, the answer lies more in your character than in your skills.

Expect to learn:

How injuries provide opportunities for growth, how to not turn injuries into an identity, the importance of self reflection and introspection, how to adjust to new normals after injury, how bravery and stupidity help Sam stop overthinking, why you should focus on your character and energy in training, how to bring perspective to your sport and shift your mindset.

00:00 Overcoming Injuries and Mindset Shift
03:29 Overcoming Injuries and Self-Doubt
16:41 Reflections on Injury and Recovery
30:38 Sports Psychologist Benefits
40:07 Adjusting to Life After Vision Loss
51:36 Achieving Success and Overcoming Setbacks
01:03:45 Rehab, Training, and Team Environment
01:13:21 Perspective and Mindset in Challenges

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