#84: The Real Cost Of Elite Sport

This week on Elevate with Mets, Mets sits down with Josh Aloiai — former NRL forward for the Wests Tigers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, and a man who’s now redefining life beyond professional sport.From leaving New Zealand as a teenager to chase the dream, to building an 11-year NRL career under pressure, to being forced into medical retirement after a rare and persistent shoulder/scapula injury — Josh opens up about the real story: the sacrifices, the mindset, the identity shift, and the work it takes to rebuild when the game ends.In this deep, raw conversation, we explore:🙏 Faith & PerformanceWhy faith is Josh’s foundation — and how old-school principles like work ethic, discipline, and “reaping what you sow” translate directly into elite performance and life.👨‍👩‍👦 Family, Fatherhood & LegacyWhat it means to “put the cape on” every day as a father, and why being a role model is bigger than any contract, stat line, or highlight reel.🧠 Resilience, Pressure & Mental ToughnessThe reality Polynesian athletes often carry — and how Josh built a mindset that survives injuries, setbacks, and the scrutiny that comes with playing at the highest level.🥋 From NRL to Jiu JitsuWhy starting again as a white belt is humbling — and how Josh is applying professional standards, consistency, and process to chase a long-term goal: earning his black belt.📈 Business, Systems & The Student MindsetMets and Josh go deep on what actually builds success: doing the homework, learning fast, making mistakes, pivoting quickly, and staying process-driven without letting ego take over.If you’re an athlete, a business owner, a father, or someone rebuilding identity after a big chapter ends — this episode will hit.🎙️ Elevate with Mets — EPISODE 84Now live on YouTube & Spotify👉 Subscribe, leave a comment, and share this with someone who needs it.