Episode 2 - Patrick Horgan On Mindset, Motivation and What Really Matters.

2025-03-03

What does it take to sustain elite performance for almost two decades? In this episode of Beyond The Game, Patrick Horgan gives a rare insight into the mental toughness, discipline, and obsession with improvement that have made him one of hurling’s all-time greats. From the heartbreak of All-Ireland final defeats to the relentless drive to keep coming back stronger, Hoggie shares how he stays motivated, managing his mindset over time and what wearing the Cork jersey truly means to h...

What does it take to sustain elite performance for almost two decades?

In this episode of Beyond The Game, Patrick Horgan gives a rare insight into the mental toughness, discipline, and obsession with improvement that have made him one of hurling’s all-time greats.

From the heartbreak of All-Ireland final defeats to the relentless drive to keep coming back stronger, Hoggie shares how he stays motivated, managing his mindset over time and what wearing the Cork jersey truly means to him.

Topics Covered:

- The elite mindset—how to stay at the top for over a decade.
- Leadership in the face of setbacks & finding motivation again.
- The power of knowing your ‘why’ in sport & life.
- How resilience & reflection fuel long-term success.
- Cork pride, passion & what it really means to wear the jersey.

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