The Inside Edge Project

Ananya Upendran | "Nothing, no one or no dream is worth losing yourself."

Episode 39

From India A to quitting altogether. A remarkable story outlining how society's definition of success often results in the complete opposite. However, through following your heart, you can find a deeper purpose of impacting others to have a happier and more fulfilling journey.

  • How your subconscious beliefs about who you are as a person can get in the own way of you being at your best on the field
  • The significant impact a negative environment can have on the performance and wellbeing on a player 
  • The dangers of what most people perceive as a ‘high-performance mindset’
  • How Ananya went from being selected for India A to quitting the sport altogether
  • A great example of ‘your greatest growth comes from your darkest times.’



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