Choose Hard: A Special PEP Talk with Shalom Sauaso

What separates the elite from the rest? In this special Saturday edition of the Building Better Humans Project podcast, Glen Azar shares powerful insights about choosing the difficult path and the remarkable journey of NRLW star Shalom "Lomy" Sauaso. As Lomyprepares for her first Grand Final with the Brisbane Broncos, Glen reflects on the mindset and environment that have shaped this extraordinary young athlete's success.

This episode dives deep into why surrounding yourself with the right people matters and how deliberately choosing difficult challenges prepares you for life's unexpected hardships. Glen shares intimate examples of how Lomy's family created an environment of growth through purposeful parenting decisions—like withholding smartphone access until she was nearly seventeen—and how her relentless work ethic sets her apart from her peers.

## Timestamps & Key Takeaways:
- **1:15** - Introduction to Adventure Professionals and upcoming expeditions
- **3:30** - Why Shalom Sauaso exemplifies true elite performance
- **5:45** - The importance of family support in developing excellence
- **8:20** - The phone story: How limiting distractions contributed to Lomy's success
- **10:40** - Shalom's NRLW achievements and upcoming Grand Final
- **13:15** - The difference between distress and eustress (positive stress)
- **16:30** - "When you choose easy today, you choose hard tomorrow"
- **19:45** - Why deliberately seeking challenges prepares you for unexpected difficulties
- **22:10** - "Every path has its pain, so don't ask for easy, ask for worth it"

Ready to transform how you approach challenges in your own life? This episode will inspire you to embrace difficulty rather than avoid it. Listen now to discover why the path of resistance might be exactly what you need to reach your full potential—just as Lomy has done in her remarkable journey to NRLW stardom.

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