From Obsession to Purpose: The Kendama GOAT Who Nearly Quit

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What happens when you actually become the best in the world… and it still isn’t enough?

In this episode of Just Getting Started, I sit down with 7× Kendama world champion Nick Gallagher - the man many consider the GOAT of his sport. We dive into what Kendama really is, how an 11-year-old in Seattle got hooked on a wooden toy, and the insane level of precision, practice and mindset it took to reach the very top.

But this isn’t just a story about a niche Japanese skill toy.

Nick opens up about the moment he realised being world champion wasn’t giving him purpose anymore, nearly going broke trying to build a business, walking away from his “dream job” in Japan, and rebuilding his life as a coach.

We talk addictive personalities, identity, love, long-distance marriage, and what it actually takes to become “the GOAT” at anything - sport, business, or life.

If you’ve ever wondered “Is this it?” even when things look good on the outside, this conversation will hit home.

Enjoy!

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