#95 - Ruby Tui | Being Authentically You

Ruby Tui is a Professional Rugby player and Gold Medalist. Lewis and Ruby talk about a range of topics such as Athlete Identity, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Self Belief, Mental Health and so much more. In this episode: How Ruby has been doing lately and the books she's reading through her lockdown. [3:28] Ruby recalls times when she misjudged stories of people she read in books. [7:34] Breaks are as important as the actual performance. [10:41] Mantras and mindfulness practices that Ruby lives by. [12:50] Ruby's upbringing and how she got into Rugby. [17:56] Ruby's role models growing up. [22:14] Having had a troubled upbringing, Ruby share's where her life changed direction for the better. [23:28] The moment she realized she wanted to play professional Rugby with the New Zealand Black Ferns. [26:30] Ruby talks about self-doubt that she had at the start of her professional career. [29:34] Emotions that she felt when she competed in the Rio Olympics. [33:02] Changes she made in her environment that led to her success. [39:03] Ruby's self talk and emotions she felt in the Tokyo Olympics finals. [41:32] The line between humility and competition. [47:34] Values that Ruby holds that builds her identity. [53:51] The legacy Ruby wants to leave. [1:05:56] Ruby's proudest moments. [1:10:26] Negative experiences that Ruby reframed into positive ones. [1:11:52] Be confident in who you are. [1:13:39] Find Ruby on Instagram Twitter This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & Android Bring Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation for Athletes to your team by signing up to Sport Yogi Teams at sportyogi.com/teams Connect with Lewis at: Instagram: @lewishatchett For more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at [email protected]