In this episode, we’re diving into the power of discomfort — why leaning into struggle is where the real growth happens.

From walking 600km in 12 days for mental health, to paying off a mortgage in 4.5 years, to the small daily choices like always taking the stairs — we explore how hard things shape who you are. It’s not about punishment, but preparation: training your mind and body to handle more than you thought possible.

We unpack:
– Why the hardest part isn’t the pain, but waking up and doing it all again
– “You don’t have to do this, you get to do this” — a mantra that pulled Tim through the darkest kilometres
– How delayed gratification (and the 1972 marshmallow experiment) plays out in real life
– The brain’s ancient wiring (amygdala) that confuses discomfort with danger
– The line between healthy growth and burnout
– Why confidence comes from action, not affirmations

Quote of the episode:
“On the other side of discomfort is freedom.”

If this one lands for you, share it with a mate who might need the reminder that growth is supposed to feel uncomfortable.

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