Tom Scollay is the founder of the famous Cricket Mentoring, one of the most successful cricket academies in the world. He is a coach, mentor, and former professional cricketer for Middlesex in England. After an early career of incredible highs, including playing at Lord’s, and tough setbacks, Tom dedicated himself to becoming the mentor he wished he’d had.In this conversation, we decode his journey: the mindset it takes to succeed in professional sport, why talent alone isn’t enough, the lessons he learned from failure, and how to stay grounded while chasing big goals.

We also explore:

🧠 Why mindset is more important than talent

🏏 What went wrong during his pro career — and what he’d do differently

🎯 How to embrace fear and failure without losing confidence

🌱 Building Cricket Mentoring and helping young athletes thrive

🔄 The “story you tell yourself” and how it shapes your performance

💡 Why it’s more important to focus on the basics than to chase perfection

If you’ve ever struggled with self-belief, fear of failure, or the pressure to perform — this episode is for you.

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Xara Jetly is a professional cricketer from New Zealand who plays for Wellington Blaze and is on pursuit to represent the New Zealand White Ferns at the highest level. In this episode, we explore her journey as a female cricketer playing both women’s and men’s cricket, overcoming bias, staying resilient through injury, balancing her career with content creation, and the mindset that fuels her determination and self-awareness. This was one of my favourite conversations so far - Xara opens up with honesty and depth about her motivations, her training philosophy, and what it takes to navigate the highs and lows of professional sport while staying true to herself.

What we cover in this episode:

🏏 Breaking barriers: playing men’s and women’s cricket in New Zealand and England

🚫 Facing and overcoming sexism in cricket

💪 Staying resilient through her first serious injury — physically and mentally

🗓️ Balancing professional cricket, university, a corporate career, and content creation

🌱 Why she chooses to be vulnerable on social media

🔁 Her training philosophy and what it really takes to keep improving

🎯 Managing expectations, self-awareness, and confidence versus ego

🌟 Her inspirations and outlook on life as an athlete and creator

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*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.

From episodes 11 to 20, I’ve learned a lot - from my guests, my own reflections, and quiet moments in between. In this special milestone episode, I break down the 10 biggest lessons that stuck with me. From overcoming fear and building a legacy to understanding the price of inaction, these lessons are simple but deeply powerful.

If you're building something, trying to grow, or just need a nudge in the right direction - this one's for you.

🔑 Topics covered:

• The “Keep Going” curve
• Resistance & awareness
• Legacy vs. moments
• Gratitude > Greed
• The cost of inaction
• Confidence through action
• And much more.

Check out the ‘Keep Going’ Curve here: https://visualizevalue.com/blogs/visuals/keep-going?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKW27lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp2Y69FSzbnzrNf4KAviIwwgewEEbu0mVEccJwa95S6DdM3_EbVZNRz2DyqS-_aem_csFJVjUMUxTRlFoe8RK8OA

Episodes referenced:

EP14. Amit Vengurlekar: https://youtu.be/Kp3z0JH6jQw?si=PzsYqAkWFv-oZu-v

EP15. Virat Kohli: https://youtu.be/-sFlRTAOyLk?si=u_j5t0a0J637e_HS

EP16. Handreen Hussian: https://youtu.be/7EaBxr1E5U0?si=WaYS8La78Je-j35x

Let me know which one hit you hardest.

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What if the next big transformation in your life isn’t a massive overhaul, but a 1% tweak done consistently?

In this episode, we decode the philosophy behind The Aggregation of Marginal Gains - made famous by British Cycling coach Sir Dave Brailsford. From antibacterial hand-washing to hauling pillows across continents, Brailsford showed how micro-improvements compound into world-class success.

We apply this Olympic mindset to everyday life—from phone habits and Netflix spirals to email checking and sleep hygiene. You’ll learn why your future self is built in the quiet decisions nobody sees… and how choosing the better 1% today could change everything.

🎯 Featuring insights from James Clear, Dave Brailsford - plus practical tips on how to make marginal gains stick.

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*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.

Attention is the most valuable currency you have and yet it’s the one we spend the most carelessly. In this episode, I explore why distraction is a billion-dollar business model, how “Attention Beta” is draining your potential, and what you can do to reclaim your mental real estate.

Inspired by wisdom from Naval Ravikant, Jeff Warren, and personal experience, this is your call to guard your focus like your future depends on it - because it does.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• Why attention > time

• How open loops drain your energy

• Simple moves to protect your focus

• The true cost of inaction

🧠 Make your life deliberate - one decision at a time.

🔗 Link to the High Performance Podcast with Chris Williamson: Click Here

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Stuck in a job that’s “okay,” a relationship that’s “alright,” or an apartment that’s “good enough”? Welcome to Region Beta - the comfort zone where fine is fatal to progress. In this episode I unpack why we cling to the mediocre, how sunk costs glue us in place, and what it really takes to embrace discomfort and move toward the future version of you that’s waving from the horizon.

What’s inside:

• Region Beta explained: why mild pain is more dangerous than real pain
• Sunk-cost fallacy—yesterday’s receipts that dictate today’s choices
• The “lonely middle” between old friends and your new tribe
• A three-step audit to price the true cost of staying put
• Naval Ravikant’s reminder: “You only live once—why settle for mediocrity?”

If fine has become your default setting, hit play. Time to embrace change before change forces itself upon you.

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Why do some goals rocket out of the gate and then flat-line, while others look dead for months before exploding overnight?

In this episode we unpack the two shapes that secretly govern almost every skill, habit, and business:

• Logarithmic Growth - early dopamine hits, long plateau
• Exponential (Compounding) Growth - silent slog, sudden take-off

You’ll learn:

🤔📉 How misunderstanding your curve fuels frustration and premature quitting

🚀🧊 Fast-Start Illusion vs Iceberg Illusion—how to spot each one

🔄🎯 A three-step framework to sync effort, emotion, and expectations with your curve

🏋️‍♂️💰🎨 Real-world examples from fitness, investing, and creative work

🛤️🔧 Tactical ways to switch curves - or squeeze new gains from the one you’re on

Stop measuring progress with vibes and start using math. Your curve isn’t just a graph; it’s a roadmap.

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I sat down with my good mate Handreen Hussian - an engineer who jumped to the Big 4 consulting grind before steering his own ship as CEO of Canadian Security Solutions. The journey’s been anything but linear, and that’s exactly why this conversation hits hard.

We unpack:

• 🧠🔍 Learning about yourself & raising self-awareness
• 🚀🔥 Motivational drivers that keep you moving
• 💼🏢 Navigating life in the corporate world
• 🕰️⚖️ Juggling a day job while launching a business
• 🛑🌡️ Spotting and managing burnout
• 💓🎛️ Dealing with emotions under pressure
• 📣🌎 Putting yourself out there & being seen
• 🪨💪 Building unbreakable grit

…and plenty more nuggets for anyone straddling corporate comfort and entrepreneurial ambition.

Hit play to hear how Handreen turned spreadsheets and site plans into a security powerhouse + the mindset shifts that made it possible.

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