Pat Nevin didn't wake up one morning and decide that he wanted to be different. He just was.
Since his early childhood growing up in a tenement in Glasgow, he was raised to believe that developing through reading and deep self-exploration was a part of life. His earliest role models weren't the great football players before him, but the Glaswegian working-class men and women he admired like his brothers who studied hard and obtained degrees; and the great works of musicians who composed music simply for the joy of doing so. In this episode, Pat discusses his lessons from those musicians and his family upbringing, leading to his well-rounded outlook on life and career and why he titled his book "The Accidental Footballer."
"Now, that's the reason why I've written this book called The Accidental Footballer. It's a true honest reflection of how I felt. I liked the idea of playing football for the utter joy and love of it, and that's why I played because I love doing it."
Pat's level-head approach to the game ensured that he was prepared to walk away if the game stopped bringing him joy. The idea of standing on what feels right didn't end with his football career; Pat brought the same zeal into his career as a D.J. and Journalist.
Pat shares with The Football, Mindset, and Leadership Listeners how his personal compass has evolved with age, his thoughts on where the game is going, and advice for developing your inner compass.
● [00:00:06] We catch up with Pat Nevin
● [00:05:53] Pat explains his early childhood and the lessons that shaped him
● [00:13:12] Pat discusses how he makes difficult decisions and what he does to find peace within those decisions.
● [00:22:37] Instinct or training? Pat takes us through his career highlights and explains the one decision that every player has to make for themselves.
● [00:27:29] Pat has never believed in having "hero's." Listen to him explain why and who he most respects as masters of their craft.
● [00:29:37] How fame and material gains can take the fun away from any endeavor. Learn how Pat keeps his enthusiasm for every area of his life.
● [00:38:24] What is the difference between somebody who understands the psychology of getting the best out of people and those who don't? Pat shares his views.
● [01:05:03] Pat's advice for someone looking to make their own way in the world and his recommended book and resources.
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