Ross Neal—former professional rugby player turned performance consultant—brings a refreshingly honest take on ambition, burnout, and the myth of high-performance culture. We often assume elite athletes are relentlessly driven from day one, but Ross admits he coasted early, only stepping up when the risk of failure became real.
In this episode, he reveals what finally lit the fire, why pressure is really about uncertainty, and how many “high performers” aren’t as disciplined as they claim. A sharp, grounded conversation for any founder or entrepreneur aiming for the next level.
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