The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
Nic White has lived the highs and lows of professional rugby. The Wallabies scrum-half with over 70 Test caps has played all over the world, won trophies in Europe, and helped Australia to famous victories — including beating the British & Irish Lions and breaking South Africa’s 62-year Ellis Park hoodoo.In this episode, Nic opens up about announcing his retirement only to be called back days later, the pressure of representing Australia during tough times, and the lessons he’s learned from both success and failure. He shares candid stories about the realities of professional sport, the importance of family, the transition athletes face after retirement, and what resilience really looks like on and off the field.Whether you’re a rugby fan or just someone chasing your own “abnormal” goals, this conversation is packed with honesty, inspiration, and life lessons.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Nic White
00:58 Reflections on Retirement
03:58 The Emotional Farewell
09:18 The Pressure of Performance
14:28 Navigating Team Dynamics
18:20 The Low Points of 2023
21:54 Finding Balance in Life
27:01 Future Plans Beyond Rugby
32:21 The Excitement of Coaching
34:20 The Reality of Parenting and Coaching
36:41 Transitioning from Player to Coach
39:52 Team Dynamics and Personal Growth
42:37 Traits of Top Performers
45:54 The Difference Between Great and World-Class Players
49:47 Lessons from a High-Performance Career
52:39 Mindset Shifts in Performance
56:08 Feedback and Communication in High-Pressure Environments
01:02:01 Balancing Process and Results
01:05:53 Advice for Achieving Abnormal Goals