Episode 21

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21st Oct 2024

#21 - The Grass Is Always Greener_ Exploring the Positives and Negatives of Comparison

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Episode Summary: 

Ian explores the impact of comparison on life, emphasizing that focusing on negatives can perpetuate a cycle of dissatisfaction. It highlights how social media exacerbates this tendency, leading to feelings of inadequacy or overconfidence.

  • Understand the concept of leveraging comparison to your advantage, laying the groundwork for the episode's exploration.
  • Learn how people tend to focus on the successes of others while ignoring their own.
  • Recognise the value of continual work and self-improvement.

About the Host: 

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life. 

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Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.