#173 - Jofra Archer | Why Everything Happens for a Reason

Raising Your Game

Jofra Archer is a England and Sussex Cricketer. He made his international debut for England in May 2019 and was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In this episode, expect to learn ways to stay calm under pressure, how to never have a bad game twice, the benefits of having a positive attitude when injured, and the best way to balance skill training and recovery. [00:00] Introduction [01:47] What It's Like Playing County Cricket For Sussex [03:57] Jofra's Positive Approach to Dealing with Injuries [06:59] Jofra's Idols Growing Up in Barbados [08:40] Difference Between Media Attention in Barbados and the UK [10:15] When Jofra Uncovered His Love For Cricket [13:02] Jofra's Experience Living with the Legendary Jon Lewis For Two Years [17:12] Staying Calm Under Pressure [19:27] Coming Back From a Long Injury [21:46] How to Become Better at Anything [24:53] Jofra's Journey to Becoming a Pro Bowler [26:46] Sexism, Racism, and Elitism in Cricket [31:47] Cricket Advice For Young Players [33:59] How to Balance Skills Training and Rest [38:44] How to Never Have a Bad Game Twice [40:03] Parting Thoughts Get my Free Friday email 'The Game Plan': ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lewishatchett.com/the-game-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the MindStrong Academy (14-Day Free Trial): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindstrong.lewishatchett.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more on the podcast visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[e-mail]⁠