Isa Nacewa – Morning Routines, Learning Curves, and the Value of Positive Distractions - 1% Better in 864 - EP120

1% Better – The 864 Rebooted! I’m bring the 864 back but on 1% Better! All is explained in the Intro which I suggest you check out. Here is details of the episode with Isa NacewaWe're continuing the sporting theme (last episode with Irish International Football John Egan), but shifting code to Rugby this time. I'm delighted to be able to share this podcast with the Leinster legend Isa Nacewa.Isa joined Leinster in 2008 and, over the next decade, in two stints with the province, won four Champions Cups, the Challenge Cup and 3 Pro-14 titles. He has been called greatest import to Irish Rugby if not European. He’s been not only immensely successful at winning trophies, he’s humility, lack of ego, and selflessness also very much stand out in the legacy he’s created in the game.I talked with Isa couple of weeks back when in Ireland just for a few days during which time there was a testimonial dinner in his honour. It was a flying visit, but he still managed to squeeze in time for an early morning chat for the podcast.As we recorded it in the morning, morning routines started off the conversation and we went from there. Rugby does get a mention but habits, behaviours, and mental strength are at the core of the podcast.It was a real pleasure to talk with Isa. I’ve taken something (actually many things) of value from it that I can put into practice. My hope is you can too. Thanks to Mereula for helping make the connection.Just before I hand it over, please do subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to it. Helps with extending the reach as well as ensuring you get notified when the new ones come down. Check out the other show – 1% Better, sign up to the newsletter on robofthegreen.ie and take a minute to connect/send feedback/troll/etcOk. Over to the conversation with the great man – Isa Nacewa.Topics covered:•Morning Routines during & post Rugby•Taking 3 Months off to mentally reset•Developing an approach and philosophy to mindset early in his career•Retiring in 2013 and the Mindset with this!•Work as a Mental Skills Coach•Learning how to adapt and adopt approaches•Documenting and Tweaking Approaches•Decision Making•Negative Self-Talk•The law of attraction•Benefits of Mindfulness, Yoga & MeditationBooks Recommendation:•The Monk who Sold his Ferrari – Robin Sharma•Win Forever – Pete Carroll