BITESIZE #68 | Dan Carter: How I found my personal purpose

Podcast: The High Performance

Published Date:

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:25 GMT

Duration:

5:56

Explicit:

False

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Notes

This was a real highlight moment in our archive, a conversation with All Black great Dan Carter. 


This bitesize clip focuses on how Dan came across his own personal purpose in life. How he wanted to be an All Black and add to the legacy. The All Blacks call it their ‘Whakapapa’ - looking back at where you’ve come from to know where you’re going. 

Listen to the full episode where Dan showed just what you can achieve when you set ambitious goals, have self-belief, and relentlessly pursue the skills to help you achieve them.


Listen: https://pod.fo/e/f5fc4

Watch: https://youtu.be/3lqliDhuGTc



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Summary

In this podcast episode, All Black great Dan Carter shares his journey of discovering his personal purpose and the impact it had on his rugby career. Carter's purpose became clear after his first test match for the All Blacks in 2003. He realized that he wanted to be more than just another All Black; he wanted to be an All Black great.

To achieve this, Carter understood the need for a long-term commitment and continuous evolution as a player. He dedicated himself to improving his skills, evolving his game, and embodying the values of an All Black great. This vision became his driving force, guiding his daily routine and fueling his desire to leave a lasting legacy.

Carter emphasizes the importance of understanding the history and legacy of the All Blacks and the responsibility of each player to contribute to it. He highlights the synergy between his personal vision and the mission of the All Blacks, which is to add to the legacy and leave the jersey in a better place.

Carter's story is a testament to the power of having a clear purpose and relentlessly pursuing it. His unwavering commitment to his vision enabled him to achieve greatness and become one of the most celebrated All Blacks of all time.

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