In this episode I’m Joined by Barrow AFC and former Carlisle United goalkeeper Paul Farman. Paul was an ever-present in the Lincoln FC team which reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. We explore his footballing journey and the reasons why internal motivation is a powerful tool to help you find your ‘why’.

We discuss:

• The problems with over-analysis and why keeping it simple is key to high-performance
• The importance of finding your ‘WHY’ and how this impacts your motivation to compete everyday
• Contemplating the future and looking to join the fire service
• Why walking away may be walking away from your next opportunity
• The culture at Lincoln during their FA Cup run to the quarter-finals and playing against Arsenal at the Emirates
• Using the criticism of others to create goals and striving towards them to prove people wrong
• The fundamental differences between working hard and competing; why knowing the difference is important
• Sacrifices, living away from family and pursuing the dream of professional football

A raw and honest conversation about the other side of professional football that many do not get to see. Paul provides so many great tips and strategies in this episode that you can apply to deal with situations that goalkeepers across all levels in the game.

If you’re serious about improving and genuinely want to get to the next level, make sure you listen to this one.

Your career, your choice.

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