From convicted armed robber to Ironman Triathlete, John McAvoy! | High Performance Podcast

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John McAvoy's story is like no other... having been brought up to live the life of a criminal, he has found redemption through sport and became a British and World record breaker 🔥
Listen to his life story as he tells Jake and Damian how he turned his life around through the power of sport 🏃
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Timestamps ⏱
00:00​​​ John McAvoy
07:53 Growing up within the criminal world
22:34 Dealing within extreme circumstances
31:14 Common traits between illegal activities and elite sports
45:31 Finding your purpose in life
58:46 Quickfire questions
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About:
The High Performance Podcast offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of high-achieving, successful individuals. It doesn’t matter where our guest has excelled - in sport, music, business or entertainment - they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. Find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top, and keep them there.
Hosting every conversation is sports broadcaster Jake Humphrey and leading organisational psychologist Professor Damian Hughes. Jake is currently BT Sport’s Premier League anchor and former face of BBC’s Formula One coverage. Damian continues to work with leading sports organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.
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[@CarpeDiemPrivateClient]

Powerful, emotional ....... one of the best conversations I have ever heard.

[@dannyrichardson8861]

I was a wake and bake stoner for the last 15 years of my life… for the last year or so I’ve turned my back on it and started getting into sea swimming and triathlon… reading John’s book was one of the pieces of the puzzle that helped me change my ways. I’m now looking to do an Ironman event. I’m sure I’m just one example of change that John’s story has impacted… in that sense he’s achieved his goal and had a profound effect on someone who he doesn’t even know. What a story. What an inspiration.

[@HighPerformancePodcast]

Thanks Danny, the comments on John have been incredible

[@jagonchichon590]

What a hugely simplistic world view of good and bad Jake Humphrey's has.. despite that great hearing from someone so driven

[@steveprice24]

This is probably THE BEST conversation to date guys!! Such an inspirational guy. I've been feeling pretty sorry for myself these past few weeks but watching/listening tonight has really helped me to refocus and recalibrate - thank you to all involved!!

[@lbsalfordreds5323]

This should have millions of views this guy is an inspiration they should show this in schools up & down the country because for me it’s an educational subject not this stuff they teach them there never going to use again John’s story will resonate & stay with them ✌️

[@sten3111]

Would love to talk to John… inspirational to me personally and has changed my mindset completely

[@nicknack852]

Great story and great interview. I think the biggest thing to take from this is how you replace tragedy or hitting rock bottom to have the lightbulb moment. Its great to have inspiration but alot of us have to wait for that rock bottom moment for us to act on it. Its how we replace that rock bottom moment. Great job guys looking forward to working my way through the catalogue.

[@HighPerformancePodcast]

Glad to hear you liked this one, Nick!! Hope you enjoy the rest of the season!

[@FIshfood500]

This was tremendous. Truly inspiring. Thanks

[@stephenjones529]

I've followed John closely for a few years now, his journey is nothing short of a miracle, he's inspirational and any young person who thinks a life of crime is the answer should watch these KZbin videos

[@CSRunner7]

Fantastic! I’ve listened to all his discussions and just fascinating and motivating. This one does exactly that as well. He just gives you that belief and makes you want to do better as well as also try and help others.

[@wookiecyclist5544]

So inspirational, great stuff!!!

[@jhewitthunt]

Top top episode. My usual favourites are the sporting household names. But Johns story is so motivating. "having an ability, having a talent, don't waste it" Such a brilliant line, which if more people really embraced that idea, the world would be an amazing place!

[@HighPerformancePodcast]

So glad you enjoyed it, Jamie!! Great to hear!

[@callumlynch4248]

These podcasts are absolutely brilliant. The name of this channel sums up so well guests on the podcast. Remarkable

[@mattyjago7373]

Brilliant - really cracking watch - thanks guy ☺

[@chadhogan4979]

Man gets caught by police. Man gets good at running/swimming/cycling. Man won't get caught again.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Well that could be the practical application of his journey!

[@Wolfburghwellness]

Great as always Sir's!

[@alexblanchard120]

Wow, a great story and a great message in that people do deserve second chances as long as they want one!

[@amandabernheisel9557]

What an incredibly inspiring transformation

[@liamdavies547]

Excellent!

[@toml2951]

Inspirational 🙌🏿

[@andyharan4356]

Up there with the best HPP so far

[@danhammer78]

Amazing

[@shaun8466]

What an incredible person. What was the book John mentions at the end please?

[@fumblestiltskin]

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.

[@dizmop]

I'd love to see and Marvin Herbert have a conversation

[@aycersanchez5912]

With subtitles cause I need to see

[@markdavis8430]

The only part of this story that don’t relate to me Is the success part in the end well Not Yet Loved this guys thanks

[@johnnunn8688]

Did he get 2 life sentences? So, what’s he doing out of prison?

[@oscargr7074]

POV: You come from Mr Hanley's email

[@swisstoni2913]

Yellow and blue suit. It looks like a onesie banana.

[@dondamon4669]

Well he’s embarrassed George just to make himself look good!

[@anthonyk5515]

Millionaires? No. I really am calling BS on that claim.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Some may have blagged an Million or have that kind of figure in Assets..Who knows!

[@johnnunn8688]

Exactly, it’s bull 💩.

[@showmevids1984]

You think a lot of the top armed robbers don’t become millionaires when a decent cash in transit van (for the upper echelon of the trade) is upwards of 100,000 what planet are you on 😆

[@showmevids1984]

Also . . A lot of the top criminals (the street versions not parliament) are restricted to one ‘ line of work ‘ they’ve got their fingers in all sorts of pies and they know how to make money . . One common thing for them to do is invest the proceeds from armed robbery into the drug trade . . MANY criminals have become criminals like that. You’re talking about the top criminals in the country dip stick (not anything I condone)

[@johnnunn8688]

I don’t get why they and everyone else, is lauding this bloke. He’s an armed robber, FFS!

[@showmevids1984]

Because it’s easy to make mistakes in life (particularly if you’ve been raised in an environment conducive to that) but not so easy to do a complete 180 turn your life around and inspire a lot of people. Hopefully you’d have the same courage in that situation and be spared judgment by people