This week's episode explores redefining "more is more." While we're familiar with the concept of "less is more," achieving more by doing less, it's important to identify higher-value activities and prioritize them. However, The allure of "more" is where we often find ourselves, influenced by cultural and psychological factors such as the busy trap, blurred work boundaries, and the impact of consumerism and social media. Surprisingly, having too many options can lead to decision fatigue, dissatisfaction, and anxiety, as we constantly wonder if there's a better choice. It can be similar when working longer hours to ‘keep up’ leading

One contributing factor to pursuing "more" is the quest for fulfilment, rooted in our primal needs for safety, food, and shelter. Our bodies produce chemicals like dopamine that drive this pursuit, but in modern times we can find that we are pursuing material possessions and external achievements which unmanaged can become addictive and overshadow our true fulfilment. To shift the balance of "more," we encourage listeners to consider a more balanced approach by considering their physical and mental well-being, investing in activities aligned with their values, and nurturing meaningful relationships. And not forgetting that gratitude for what we already have is key to finding joy and fulfilment. While there are times when going the extra mile is necessary, it's crucial to be aware of how our default behaviours can hinder our actual desired outcomes. Redefining success will likely result in achieving most of what we want while experiencing more happiness along the way, recognizing that the things we don't achieve are unlikely to outweigh the cost of happiness.