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#219: How Chasing Greatness as a Kid Left Todd Ley Broken as a Man
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#219: How Chasing Greatness as a Kid Left Todd Ley Broken as a Man

Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks · Nick Bracks

May 11, 20251h 16m

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Show Notes

What happens when you're told you're destined for greatness before you even hit puberty?


At the age of 12, Todd Ley was the number one junior tennis player in the world. By 17, it all came crashing down.

In this conversation, we unpack the brutal pressure of elite sport, the silent damage that can happen behind the scenes, and how chasing greatness as a kid left Todd battling addiction, identity loss, and total burnout as a man.


TOPICS:

  1. The dark side of elite youth sport
  2. Addiction and identity loss after tennis
  3. Rebuilding from rock bottom


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