More Than the Game: Jason Behrendorff on Resilience, Perspective and Owning Success

In this episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun Lord sits down with professional cricketer Jason Behrendorff for an honest conversation about resilience, perspective, family, discipline and what it really takes to keep moving forward when your plans don’t go the way you expected.From growing up in Canberra with a love of sport to earning a professional cricket contract in Western Australia and eventually representing Australia on the world stage, Jason’s journey has been filled with incredible highs — but also years of injuries, setbacks and moments where his career could have gone in a completely different direction.Jason opens up about the stress fractures that repeatedly interrupted his career, the decision to undergo back surgery in 2019, and the mindset that helped him continually rebuild and return to the game he loves.But this conversation goes well beyond cricket.Jason reflects on how becoming a husband and father changed his definition of success, why understanding your “why” matters, and how creating an identity outside your career can help you navigate both success and failure with greater perspective.Here’s what you can expect from this episode:The Journey to Professional CricketJason shares what it was like growing up playing almost every sport he could, before cricket eventually became the clear path forward.He reflects on moving from Canberra to Western Australia at just 19 years old, leaving his family behind and suddenly training alongside players who had competed at the highest level.Resilience Through InjuryA major theme throughout Jason’s career has been resilience.He discusses dealing with repeated stress fractures throughout his foot, legs and back, and how years of rehabilitation forced him to develop a strong mental approach to adversity.Jason also shares why sometimes you need to allow yourself to have difficult days before refocusing on the next step forward.Understanding Your WhyJason explains how his motivation has evolved throughout his life.Early in his career, success meant playing cricket for Australia and achieving the goals he had dreamed about as a kid.Today, his motivation is increasingly centred around his family, creating opportunities for his children and building freedom and flexibility into his life.Balance, Identity & PerspectiveOne of Jason’s biggest lessons has been learning that cricket doesn’t need to define everything.Through university study, business courses, outside interests and eventually becoming a father, Jason developed an identity away from professional sport.That perspective has helped him handle difficult performances, injuries and setbacks without allowing them to consume every part of his life.Consistency, Habits & High PerformanceJason shares the habits that helped him pursue professional sport, including consistency, routines, goal setting, visualisation and understanding what success actually looks like for you personally.Rather than copying somebody else’s routine, Jason believes in building a framework that allows you to consistently become the best version of yourself.What Does It Mean to Own Your Success?For Jason, owning success starts with understanding yourself and knowing why you’re pursuing something.And as life changes, so can your definition of success.Today, success is increasingly about having the freedom to choose where he spends his time, being present for his family and continuing to challenge himself to grow.It’s a conversation about much more than cricket.It’s about understanding what drives you, finding perspective when things don’t go your way, and continuing to show up through the difficult chapters.Chapters:Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, perspective, family and the mindset required to keep moving forward — even when the journey looks completely different to the one you originally imagined.