Australian cricket captain and and Gillette Ambassador, Pat Cummins, sits down with marie claire to talk about his heartwarming love story with his wife Rebecca Cummins, his new outlook on simplifying life, and close shaves.
On Children And Childhood
Marie Claire: What is the soundtrack to your life right now?
Pat Cummins: “A mix of Nursery Rhymes and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! (Our 3 year old son is obsessed).“
MC: Phrase you over use the most?
PC: “Yeah, for sure, 100%”
MC: Who was your childhood hero?
PC: “I would say my older brothers, I used to copy them all the time.“
On Simple Pleasures
MC: What is the ultimate indulgence for you?
PC: “On holidays, sitting by a pool reading a book with a beer in hand.“
MC: What simple pleasure brings you the most happiness?
PC: “A swim in the ocean followed by a coffee in peace.“
MC: Quality you value most in people?
PC: “Positivity.“
MC: Most spontaneous decision?
PC: “Invested in a brewery.“
“We have to learn that it’s okay to have space and downtime.“
On Wellness
MC: Where and when are you most happy?
PC: “Surrounded by friends and family in the country side.”
MC: What has been the most challenging thing to unlearn in life?
PC: “Busyness doesn’t always equal productivity. I think we are all wired (or maybe just me!) to think we should be busy for busyness sake – I think we have to learn that it’s okay to have space and downtime.“
MC: What’s a topic you wish people would talk more about?
PC: “Generally having a long-term view of anything. Whether in business or personal goals – too often we focus on short term wins rather than making decisions that will have a positive impact on the future.
MC: What’s a topic you wish people would talk less about?
PC: “Unproductive negativity. If something can be changed then do it. If it can’t, the healthiest choice is to let it go.“
MC: Occupation you would like to pursue in another life time?
PC: “Builder; I love DIY and architecture.“
On Downtime
MC: What podcast are you current listening to?
PC: “Acquired by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. I’m loving any Founder focused podcasts at the moment.“
MC: What book are you currently reading?
PC: “A Lincoln Rhyme book by Jeffery Deaver. A very easy read and I find a good fiction book is a good distraction and takes me to another place.“
On Love
MC: Who is the woman in your life that has shaped you the most?
PC: “My wife Becky, we have been together since I as 19 and we’ve grown and changed together so much over that time.“
MC: Best thing someone you love has ever done for you?
PC: “Definitely my Mum and Dad who have given up so much of their lives to give me such a great childhood and huge opportunities. And of course, my wife Becky who is a constant in my life, looking after our two kids and continuously supporting me so I can travel the world playing Cricket.“
MC: Best thing you’ve ever done for someone you love?
PC: “Allowed my now wife to get a Dog and let it sleep in our bed (though I do now love him…).”
“Becky and I have been together since I was 19 and we’ve grown and changed together so much over that time“
MC: What’s your ideal day?
PC: “It always starts with a morning shave with my Gillette Labs – Gillette has been part of my daily routine since my Dad taught me to shave when I was a teen. This followed by a swim and breakfast at the beach with kids, BBQ and a beer or a good glass of wine with friends. Extra points if a round of golf somehow features in amongst that.”
MC: What does love mean to you?
PC: “Being yourself 100% of the time.“
Pat Cummins is Australian Cricketer and Gillette Ambassador
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