Prioritizing Being a Good Human in High-Stakes Sports with Baxter Holt (Ep 18)
In this episode of True Power, Cassandra Goodman speaks with Baxter Holt, a professional cricketer at Cricket New South Wales and a Bachelor of Psychology student at Swinburne. Baxter shares his insights on staying true to oneself, the challenges of maintaining authenticity in professional sports, and his involvement with charitable organizations like the Cooper Rice Braiding Foundation and High Impact Athletes. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced during his career, including dealing with a bulging disc and the importance of finding fulfillment beyond professional titles.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to True Power Podcast
00:53 Meet Baxter Holt: Cricketer and Philanthropist
03:53 A Day in the Life of a Professional Cricketer
05:35 Mental and Physical Challenges in Professional Sports
09:17 Baxter's Journey with Back Pain and Recovery
12:55 The Importance of Authenticity and Self-Worth
23:39 Striving for Excellence Over Perfection
28:22 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom
About the guest:
Baxter Holt is a professional cricketer at Cricket WA and a consultant, currently studying for a Bachelor of Psychology at Swinburne University. Throughout his ongoing professional sporting career, Baxter has honed numerous skills, including leadership, communication, public speaking, and risk management, alongside personal attributes such as discipline, work ethic, and a continual drive for improvement. Beyond cricket, he is passionate about philanthropic organisations and charities, actively participating as an ambassador, volunteer, and public speaker.
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