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In this episode, we explore the "Upper Bound" concept, a simple strategy to prevent burnout and ensure long-term consistency. While most people focus on setting minimum goals, we discuss why setting a maximum limit on your daily efforts is actually the secret to sustainable progress. You’ll learn how to stop overextending yourself on good days so you have the energy to keep going on the hard ones. Tune in to discover why doing less in the short term often leads to achieving much more in the long run.

I read an article by James Clear on saying "Thank You". James Clear is the author of the best selling book, Atomic Habits. He also writes articles at his website, jamesclear.com This podcast I talk about James' article on saying "Thank You". You can find the article here: https://jamesclear.com/say-thank-you

Tupac Shakur was an American rap artist and is a legend in the rap world. He loved to read, he loved to act, he loved to express himself. He talks about the need to express himself to alleviate the pain of the poverty he was living. A man who's life was cut very short, his impact is still felt today. Listen to the podcast to hear what I learnt about Tupac from the book, Tupac Shakur: An Authorized Biography, by Staci Robinson. 

One of the most remarkable Prime Ministers in New Zealand's history, Sir Robert Muldoon was ruthless and brutal to his opponents inside and outside the House, drank with gang members, offended U.S. presidents, hosted a radio show talking about gardening, and even performed in the Rocky Horror Show. His Way, by Barry Gustafson is a comprehensive biography of the man that details his upbringing, his time in politics, and describes a more interesting man that what is portrayed in the media. He had a tough upbringing, which made him a tough man. Listen to the podcast to find out and understand how Rob became the man many New Zealanders hated.

What does it mean to be an empathetic leader? What happens when you doubt yourself? How do you deal with being thin-skinned? And how do reconcile new beliefs with a religion you've always known? Dame Jacinda Ardern's book, A Different Kind of Power, answers these questions. It's a great book. You should read it.