This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Max Walker is one of a few elite sports people to play at the highest level in 2 sports. What shaped his thinking to overcome the prevailing thoughts of his community that this shouldn't be possible?
“I do not want to dwell on the past successes – that was yesterday. It was wonderful being an architect, test cricketer, AFL footballer, bestselling author and driver of many million dollar marketing campaigns. What matters is today and tomorrow.”
Only a handful of people can say they have played VFL/AFL football on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and donned the treasured Baggy Green cap of the Australian cricket team.
That small group compacts even more as author of 14 books with sales exceeding one million copies, including seven number one bestsellers. Plus, this well-liked individual has been parodied by the entertaining and popular Twelfth Man series. However, he highlights being named a Member of the Order of Australia as his greatest achievement.
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