Ellyse Perry – It Starts With Trying

At just 16, Ellyse Perry was the youngest person to ever debut for the Australian International Cricket team. 13 days later, Ellyse debuted for the Matildas.

Arguably one of the greatest athletes of our time, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Ellyse about how she stays so grounded amidst her incredible success, and whether she is able to separate who she is from what she does.

Ellyse chats to the guys about her relationship with her dad (Josh and Hugh furiously take notes), and how both her parents were able to instil a love of trying rather than winning.

And then we get onto social anxiety; what it feels like for Ellyse, why she loves silent retreats, and how she manages it in front of her fans.

Ellyse, you are a literal ray of sunshine. Please come back anytime.

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Running and bowling its natural course
6:19
The feeling of not trying
12:13
Parents Be A Good Sport
24:17
Prepare to be disappointed
35:18
Bitter sweet World Cup
41:43
The complexity of ego
58:49
Practicing presence
1:05:25
Hughs advice for big moments
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