Premiership Winner, Freddie Burns on imposter syndrome, proving people wrong and resilience (#1)

Freddie Burns is an England Rugby international and Premiership Rugby winner. His last minute drop goal secured Leicester Tigers their first victory since 2013. Amongst other trophies, Freddie has played for England, has over 100 appearances for 2 different Premiership clubs, and has played in New Zealand and Japan.

Freddie takes us though his journey from schoolboy rugby to current day, and unpacks a rollercoaster of a career.

(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Relationship between Freddie and Nick
(03:57) Pathway through professional rugby
(00:05:41) Imposter syndrome
(00:12:08) Early passion for rugby and struggling at school
(00:13:22) Advice to kids struggling to stay motivated at school
(00:16:03) Class divide in rugby
(00:18:47) Advice to 13 year old Freddie
(00:20:25) Enjoy the moment and don't compare your life to someone else's social media feed
(00:21:58) Building resilience
(00:28:08) Importance of family to Freddie
(00:29:57) The Rollercoaster
(00:35:30) Setbacks being part of shaping Freddie's career.
(00:38:36) Jamie Roberts' advice
(00:40:47 Comparison with individual sports.
(00:43:31) Advice to young athletes facing setbacks
(00:45:28) Ready to give up
(00:49:39) Relationship with social media
(00:54:46) Handling online bullying and taking a break from social media.
(00:57:30) Personal experience of being trolled on social media
(00:59:17) The importance of not wasting energy on negativity

Kids Questions:
(01:00:50) What is your favourite food?
(01:02:49) What is the naughtiest thing you did as a kid?

Donna Burns Question:
(01:04:35) Who clubbed the golf ball down the road and smashed the neighbour's car window?

(01:06:32) Role Models in Sports - Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton
(01:07:58) Parting Thoughts


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