This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance as a focus in their lives. In this conversation, Angus shares what it was like to start dancing in university and develop a new skill as an adult. He reflects on learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, competing on a dance team, and the role dance plays in his life today.

Angus also explores the powerful idea of sonder—the realization that every person is living a life as rich, complex, and nuanced as our own. We discuss how embracing this perspective has shaped the way he relates to others, helping him lead with greater empathy and compassion for both those around him and himself. Along the way, we touch on navigating the opinions of others, self-criticism, and the challenge of extending ourselves the same grace we so often offer to others.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:42:19) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:59:00) How would you define success in life?

(01:17:21) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:25:30) Ending