I’m talking today with Sandor Earl. Sandor is a former professional rugby league player in Australia. He has played for 4 clubs and over 55 games in his career. Since leaving rugby, Sandor has pursued business and entrepreneurial activities both overseas and in Australia.

Through his extensive experiences dealing with very difficult challenges and obstacles, he has come to realise how resilient we are as humans. 

In this episode, we delve into Sandor’s rugby career including all of the highs and lows of being a professional athlete. Sandor speaks candidly about his childhood and how important his Mum has been to fostering a passion for rugby league. He attributes his success to playing with a dedicated and hardworking mindset.

Sandor takes us through the injuries and long recoveries he has been through. He shares with us the tough times of the doping allegation, how it impacted his career, and how he managed to cope with all of the media attention. 

Topics we cover and where to find them:

• [0:00]: Intro
• [2:53]: Take a selfie and tag @livinorg
• [5:32]: Introducing Sandor Earl
• [6:18]: Early rugby career
• [7:26]: Product of the environment
• [10:29]: Family life 
• [13:08]: Highlights of rugby career
• [14:52]: Injuries and recovery
• [17:12]: Doping allegation
• [20:46]: Coping strategies
• [24:30]: Don’t fear failure
• [29:37]: Life outside of sport 
• [31:03]: Airlocker
• [33:18]: Point of difference 
• [36:53]: Altitude
• [42:59]: Community
• [43:47]: Advice on failure  
• [44:47]: Where to find Sandor Earl and Airlocker

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Episode Resources:

• Instagram: @sandorearl @airlockertraining
• Website: https://airlockertraining.com/ 
• Podcast: I AM THE FIRE | Podcast on Spotify

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