#8 - Jerome Kaino - Success is a bad teacher : mastering fear, focus & high performance

"Success is a bad teacher."

When everything goes well, we rarely stop to analyze why. It’s when we fail, struggle, and doubt ourselves that we truly grow.

Few understand this better than Jerome Kaino. 🏆 2x Rugby World Cup winner with the All Blacks. 🏉

Now shaping the next generation as an assistant coach at Stade Toulousain. In this episode of The Grind Game, we dive deep into:
🔥 Resilience & Mindset – How Jerome handled fear, anxiety, and his personal “What If Sessions” to prepare for anything.
🏆 Leadership Lessons – Learning from legends like Richie McCaw & Kevin Mealamu and discovering what makes a great leader.
🚫 No Ego, No Excuses – The "No Dickhead Policy" and the 15 core principles that define the All Blacks.
💡Coaching & Growth – His toughest moments, learning from Wayne Smith, and why a great coach = consistency.
🌍 Beyond the Game – Leaving NZ’s rugby pressure, embracing new cultures, and why "sweeping the sheds" matters more than people think.

A masterclass in leadership, mental toughness, and continuous growth.

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