In this episode, we learn about the hidden math behind overnight or sudden success stories that we often do not talk about, using two illustrations - folding a paper 50 times and the story of the Chinese bamboo tree. The central lesson from these two illustrations is that sometimes, growth is not immediately visible but that does not mean that growth is not taking place. If you’re building to scale, your journey is not the same as someone who is building small. Don’t let the craving for instant gratification, or the invisibility of your growth, rob you of what could have been

In this episode, we challenge the notion of "happily ever after" and encourage listeners to find joy in their current circumstances. We explain how people often postpone happiness while pursuing future goals, missing the beauty of present moments. Through relatable examples from school years to career milestones, we demonstrate that true happiness comes from appreciating progress and embracing each life phase while still working toward future aspirations.

Discover how the constant pursuit of approval might be sabotaging your goals and potential. In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of people-pleasing, from saying yes to everything to obsessing over social media validation. Learn practical strategies to break free from approval-seeking behaviors while maintaining genuine kindness. Stop putting your dreams on hold to please others. It's time to prioritise progress over popularity

In this eye-opening episode, we explore how every decision comes with trade-offs. Discover why you can't excel at everything simultaneously, how to identify your true priorities, and why choosing what to be "bad at" might be your secret to success. Learn practical strategies for making intentional sacrifices that align with your goals and finally break free from the overwhelming pressure to "have it all."

No matter when you begin, it’s never too late to hit reset! In this episode, we dive into how you can stay on track with your goals, even if January is already behind you. Whether you're rethinking your resolutions or feeling overwhelmed, get practical tips for turning things around and making this year your best yet.

What happens when three friends get real about the struggles of balancing it all in a developing country? 🤔

Happy New Month! ✨

It's been a bit of a long hiatus but we're back! Before we fully delve into the next series, let’s start the month with a special behind-the-scenes moment from our anniversary episode! Wale and AG asked a few questions about Murphy’s Notes—how it all began and the creative process behind each note.

We also looked back at one of the most streamed episodes, “Short People Matter”, and explored the question: “How do these ideas even come to life?”

If you’ve ever been curious about what happens off the mic, this one’s for you.

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What drives you? As we wrap up season 3 today, I share the back story about how far we’ve come on this journey, using an analogy from an interesting TED talk by Layi Wasabi that I came across earlier in the year. The central message of today’s note is that our driving force should be internal, rather than external. That’s how you defy inertia because if internal forces drive you, only internal forces can stop you.

As a sequel to our last episode about listening, today’s note expounds on some unspoken communication rules.

Recently, the internet has been agog with a trend "We listen, we don't judge.". In today's episode, we talk about listening. Sometimes, instead of listening to someone, we give unsolicited advice, or we reflect our fears and sometimes judgments on them. Listening is an essential communication skill and our relationships would be much better if we only knew how to listen.