{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/613316cb-4fe0-5c1c-8f93-92936b7a3ac2/26b38c82-2841-446e-afae-e803d63908db?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Faf du Plessis (Part 2) on his mental toughness, working with the media and making wine","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610d0d8e7dad15ceba0842b3/610d0da933a4030012cea550.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Part 2 of my fascinating chat with former South Africa captain and Chennai Super Kings superstar Faf du Plessis goes off field. We talk about the mental side of the game - a topic Faf and I could chat about for hours - before discussing how he worked with, not against, South Africa's media and how a chat between mates led to a boutique business. Part 1 is available now too and if you haven't already listened to it, I thoroughly recommend.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Rundown</strong></p><p>00:41 - Part 2 starts with Faf talking about his mental toughness, a subject he and I are fascinated by and explore in great depth</p><p>29:04 - Faf then talks about how he handled the media and how he consumes news - good and bad - while he is still playing</p><p>45:12 - We talk business, finance and investment and why it is crucial to get the right advice</p><p>1:00:00 - Faf discusses how his faith helps in trying moments</p><p>1:04:40 - We finish this extraordinary chat by talking about books and I give Faf a few to add to his list</p> ","author_name":"Shane Watson"}