Being True To Yourself: Sam Warburton

Don’t Tell Me The Score

Why being true to yourself is vital to success and happiness with Wales rugby legend Sam Warburton. .Sam holds the record for the most Wales caps as captain, and has also captained two Lions tours- the win in Australia in 2013, and the famous draw in New Zealand in 2017. One of his most famous moments came in the 2011 World Cup semi-final- when he received a red card for a tackle early in the match. It’s a moment seared in the memory of every Wales fan, and while many pundits felt it was a bit harsh- Sam accepted the decision, and was still named player of the tournament by a number of people and publications. Sam also says he wouldn’t change what happened given the chance- as he explains in this episode. The theme of the conversation is ‘being true to yourself’- something Sam values highly- and which can be as simple as saying no to something that doesn’t feel right. Sam also talks about the importance of knowing yourself- and keeping your personal standards as high as possible. We discuss the benefit in getting out of your comfort zone, how confidence comes from proper preparation, why facing adversity in life is important, the importance of manners and respect, and how often less is more.