A deep dive on the most important call you can possibly answer. Possibly one of the most universal messages for anyone at any stage of their journey.

Drop a comment below with your thoughts on this episode!

Love you all,

Chris

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A deep dive on life with two guys in their early 20’s as the sun sets in Malibu.

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A sneak peak on what we spoke about:

Chapters:

00:00 What keeps young people stuck

07:00 Taking things to the extreme to hear the message

11:00 What drives you: the carrot or the stick?

16:00 Waking up at 4am

21:00 Keep death close

26:00 Listen to what you really want…

30:00 Giving is selfish

36:00 Chris Williamson & Steven Bartlett Controversy

43:00 Horrifying statistics around depopulation

53:00 Believing in God.

01:02:00 Taking philosophy too far

01:13:00 Extreme self assessment 

01:26:00 Performative Christians

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Alfie returns for the 3rd time. We deep dive on his optimism on a future with AI. It’s been interesting seeing the transition in Alfie’s state as he advances into massive success. He’s made millions of dollars but the money isn’t the goal. It’s not the thing that defines him. 

This version of Alfie was a different lens to the last two times I’ve chatted with him on The Pocket.

Enjoy this beautiful set on the rocks in Bondi Beach as the sun rises.

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Chapters:

00:00 The future of AI and losing jobs

03:40 Will AI unlock more passion in our life?

06:30 What travel made Alfie realize

11:30 What most founders are running away from

14:30 Bree sat Alfie down and said…

19:00 The problem with content & social media…

26:00 How you stand out on social media

35:00 What discourages us most?

41:00 Sacrifice & desire

46:00 The problem with education systems

49:00 A profound mindset change

58:30 Are we reaching the end of in person experiences?

01:08:30 The problem with climbing the mountain

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I deep dived on happiness today. It was profound. We came up with some cool stuff. Enjoy.

Chapters:

00:00 Happiness tied to progression

02:50 The number 1 key to happiness

05:26 Does money bring you happiness?

09:00 Does isolation and solitude bring you happiness?

14:10 The problem with expectations

18:30 A profound lesson from Iman Gadzhi

21:00 An apology to my future wife

23:30 Mind blowing realization about happiness

31:00 Where does stress come from?

35:00 Can you access presence when you’re alone?  

37:50 What strips away your happiness?

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Michael Smoak (Higherup Wellness) returns again for the third time on The Pocket.

A crowd favourite (including myself). We dove deep while hitting a gym session.

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Chapters:

00:03:10 Getting judged online

00:06:45 Why most men never change

00:14:30 Copycat culture and fake masculinity

00:18:15 One year since my dad died

00:22:50 A poem about being human

00:24:20 How grief actually works

00:30:45 Pain is how men are forged

00:32:50 Becoming proud of who you are

00:37:40 Asking Tony Robbins

00:41:45 Becoming undeniable

00:50:15 Trusting yourself without prep

00:54:30 Killing the old identity

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Comment your best takeaway from the conversation to be flown out to spend a day on Simon’s Lamborghini yacht! (More info at the end of the episode)

Today I sit down with my good friend Simon Beard on his Lamborghini boat to talk about something most people never prepare for:

What actually happens after you win.

Simon is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, best known as the co-founder of Culture Kings and for building one of the most iconic retail brands in the country. 

We talk about emotional control, ego, pressure, decision making, building a strong marriage, and what it really takes to build a life that doesn’t fall apart once you achieve your dreams.

Key Discussion Points

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Chapters:

20:00 Ego getting in the way

30:00 The expensive champagne doesn’t taste better

42:00 Underdogs can crush Goliaths in 2026

53:00 Challenges raising family with wealth

1:10:00 Lessons from Tony Robins on building a strong marriage

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David is one of my good brothers. He inspires me massively in so many facets of life. It was a pleasure to spend a few days with him and his family. This was recorded on the last day together. We barely scratched the surface in this of the wisdom that David has.

If you are wanting to understand more about religion, spirituality, and lifestyle quest for meaning, this episode is for you.

Key Discussion Points

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Chapters:

00:00 Why David walked away from corporate life

06:30 The inner spark that pushed him to question everything

12:15 Discovering books that changed his view of reality

18:40 Following intuition instead of having a plan

24:55 Traveling to sacred places in search of truth

31:20 The hidden history of Jesus and Mary Magdalene

38:10 How ancient wisdom became modern religion

44:45 Why separation is the root of human suffering

51:10 Understanding consciousness through physics

57:35 Being called to the Dead Sea

01:04:00 Living in the desert with no money or certainty

01:10:40 Learning to trust life instead of controlling it

01:17:25 Building Mana from spiritual and scientific discovery

01:23:50 How nature, silence and presence create peace

01:30:30 What David believes is the true meaning of life

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The most unorthodox approach to achieve success in 2026.

I've been sprinting for the last 7 years and one moment a couple months ago rocked me. It made me look within and re-think my approach.

So here we are. 

Happy New Year all, enjoy!

Chris x

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Today’s episode is with reality TV star, Garret Miller from Siesta Key.

Garret opens up about things he has never shared publicly before. His challenges with Mental Health, anxiety and the silent battle he faced from being on reality tv.

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Danny Morel joins me on The Pocket!

This conversation goes deep into emotional wounds, fear, commitment, masculine and feminine energy, and how childhood experiences shape the way men show up in relationships. We talk about why men avoid vulnerability, how chasing success can be a form of avoidance, and what it actually takes to experience real intimacy and freedom in love.

This one is confronting, honest, and powerful.

Key Discussion Points

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Chapters:

00:00 Why men are emotionally behind

03:10 Masculine vs feminine energy explained

07:40 Unconscious fathers and emotional suppression

12:50 Pain as the trigger for awakening

18:30 Childhood wounds and relationship patterns

23:40 Victim consciousness vs creator consciousness

28:20 Real intimacy and telling the truth

33:10 Men, commitment, and fear of freedom

37:55 The phases of love and why couples get stuck

43:20 Why dependency is not love

48:10 Knowing when it is right to commit

52:40 Awareness, healing, and transformation

57:15 Fear, courage, and emotional growth

01:01:20 Enlightenment and living without fear

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