BITESIZE #21 | Rio Ferdinand: Dealing with expectation
The High Performance
Episode Details
Published Date
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT
Duration
6:47
Explicit
False
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This week’s bitesize boost of inspiration comes from the first ever guest on the podcast - Rio Ferdinand! This chat set us on the way to where we are now, five series later.
In this clip Rio tells us how he dealt with expectation…followed by a fascinating chat with Jake and Damian. Have a brilliant Friday.
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Professor Hughes explains that expectation can be categorized into three types: expecting to win, hoping to succeed, or hoping to avoid failure. He emphasizes that the type of expectation an individual holds can influence their effort and approach to a situation.
Ferdinand shares his experience as a Manchester United player, where there was a strong expectation to win trophies every season. This expectation was not solely imposed by the manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, but also by the players themselves. Hughes highlights the significance of this shared responsibility and the role it played in fostering a winning culture within the team.
The discussion then delves into the concept of helpfulness as a guiding principle for decision-making. Hughes suggests that instead of categorizing situations as good or bad or as successes or failures, it is more beneficial to consider whether a particular action or approach is helpful or unhelpful in achieving a desired outcome. This perspective allows individuals to focus on making choices that contribute to their goals and objectives.
The episode concludes with Hughes emphasizing the importance of asking whether a situation is helpful or unhelpful, rather than judging it as good or bad. This approach, he argues, can lead to more productive and effective decision-making.