{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6115aae553179600139389e1/6253bdc3c0885400148fcf47?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Joe Van Niekerk - Spirituality & The Ego","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6115aae553179600139389e1/1649655022400-4c7f6bf6293fd74cce424610eb407102.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3XZPASc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.to/3XZPASc</a> - Order a Copy of my new book The Book On How You Become A Pro Rugby Player today!</p><p><br></p><p>Joe Van Niekerk was one of the best players in the world. But had a lot of inner challenges throughout his career. We talk through the spiritual journey he went on to find answers, and there’s some incredible insights for young players from a man who’s seen and done it all.</p><p><br></p><p>We also chat about;</p><ul><li>Why he left Toulon to live in Costa Rica</li><li>The hit his ego took towards the end of his career and the journey he went on to find answers.</li><li>Doing inner work</li><li>How he chose to respond when he was dropped.</li><li>Dealing with adversity&nbsp;</li><li>How to be a leader when its not going your way</li><li>Trauma’s that he had in his life, how he didnt understand how much it affected him and the way he behaved</li><li>Escapism, heavy drinking and being close to losing everything at 27.</li><li>Advice for younger players today.</li><li>Spirituality &amp; The Ego - what’s right for rugby players</li><li>If you can be a high level player without being tied up in your Ego</li><li>How to realize your potential</li><li>Why achievement often doesn’t live up to your expectations&nbsp;</li><li>How to deal with negative thoughts&nbsp;</li><li>The instinctual flow state on the field</li><li>Why we suffer</li><li>The importance of having space to be vulnerable</li><li>What can help players be the best version of themselves</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Link to join The 1st XV Patreon &amp; get extra podcasts</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/offfieldrugby</p><p><br></p><p>Link to Support the Pod</p><p><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/offfieldrugby\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/offfieldrugby</a></p><p><br></p><p>Email - offfieldrugby@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>My instagram is https://www.instagram.com/offfieldrugby/, any feedback you have or thoughts for the pod, please DM me there, would love to hear them.</p><p><br></p><p>Please share the podcast with some friends,</p><p>please subscribe/follow the podcast wherever you’re listening, &amp;&nbsp;</p><p>Please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, letting me know what you like about the pod. Thank you&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Really appreciate you clicking in, cheers!</p>","author_name":"Brian Moylett"}