Miscellaneous
Show Notes: I introduce Marsh with a brief history of his achievements and what he continues to do now. He reflects on what stands out the most and we take a deep dive into retirement from professional sport. What the transition is like, ways to manage it, and thoughts on preparing in advance. (00:00 – 17:50) Marsh talks about his early life growing up and the influence that Jonah Barrington had on him. Despite achieving an incredible amount, he shares how his love for the game outweighed everything else and expresses his concern of too much focus on outcome at an early age. (17:51 – 30:12) He shares his path to reaching his highest world ranking of World Number 2. He emphasises the importance of playing better players, taking ownership of your own development and how another focus can benefit your craft and overall wellbeing. (30:13 – 42:29) We talk about how he felt when reaching World Number 2 and how his training became purely based on beating Jansher. Marsh reflects on his memories of the 2 great Khan’s. (42:30 – 50:02) Marsh talks about the build up to getting diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the impact it had on him mentally as well as physically. He shares the times he returned to the tour after considerable breaks and how his outlook was different. (50:03 – 1:07:25) · Can you capture your mindset when you’re at your best? (1:07:26 – 1:10:39) · Is there a moment or period in your career that gives you the most joy to think about? (1:10:40 – 1:12:01) · Of all the mental skills, which do you believe to be the most important? (1:12:02 – 1:13:49) · Do you have a daily practice or set of habits that keep you balanced? (1:13:50 – 1:14:51) · What’s the lesson that took you the longest to learn? (1:14:52 – 1:16:32) · What’s a book you’d recommend? (1:16:33 – 1:17:57) · What advice would you give to your younger self? (1:17:58 – 1:19:27) Best way to connect with Peter if you have any further questions (1:19:28 – 1:21:01) · What is the one thing you know to be true about success? (1:21:04 – 1:22:38) · What is the one thing you know to be true about failure? (1:22:39 – 1:23:13) · When you think of success, who is the first person that comes to mind? (1:23:14 – 1:23:43) Resources: Laurens Jan Anjema's Blog - www.laurensanjema.com/ Peter's book "Shattered: A Champion's fight against a mystery illness" - www.amazon.co.uk/Shattered-Champions-Against-Mystery-Illness/dp/1840183950 Peter's book recommendation "The Inner Game of Tennis" - www.amazon.co.uk/Inner-Game-Tennis-ultimate-performance-ebook/dp/B00OTU5K4I/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1566380865&sr=1-1