The You Project

If you're after some brain food, philosophical insights, groundbreaking wisdom or personal development gold, you definitely shouldn't listen to this. If, on the other hand, you're after something silly and (arguably) entertaining in your ears while you go about your day, this might be it. I say, might.

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Okay, so I might have been somewhat lazy and negligent when it comes to looking after my skin and having regular checks. I may have also just got off the phone with the Skin Doc who told me that I'm an idiot for waiting, avoiding and being irresponsible. The pathology just came back from two biopsies (forehead, elbow) and one surgery (chin) and let's just say none of it was great news (basal cell carcinomas) but it could have been worse. I'll be fine but it was heading towards… not fine. Two more surgeries next week and five more biopsies on remaining 'concerns' So, what's my long-winded point? Well, this episode revolves around the idea of paying attention to the ever-present signs, symptoms and messages (in all areas of our lives) and not waiting for sh*t to break. 

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Years of incarceration. Addiction, alcoholism, attempted suicide, rehabilitation, recovery, redemption and re-invention. Depression, anxiety, healing, happiness. Fatherhood. Peaks and troughs. More troughs. Breakdowns, break-ups and breakthroughs. Addiction counsellor. Business owner. Entrepreneur. Radio presenter. And now in his fifties, Mick Hall is an elite athlete; a world boxing champion. This is a fun catch up and a story of potential and possibilities.

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You're gonna find this hard to believe but, some people don't like me, what I do or how I do it. Shocking, I know. I mean, l'm so fucking adorable, how can they not? Of course I jest, and of course, me and my stuff (podcasts, whiteboard messages, conversations, personality, language, humour) will land well with some, and not with others. Of course. The same exact message will confuse person A, inspire person B, inform person C, make person D laugh, and piss person E right off. It's a statistical inevitability (over time) and while I try to create optimal connection and impact, l'm aware I never will. It was with that reality in mind, that I recorded this episode.

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My favourite professor of pharmacology and toxicology Dr. Bill Sullivan is back (okay, he's the only one I know but he's legit awesome) and this time we chat about the way our genetics affect (and/or relate to) everything from introversion and extraversion, to our likelihood of becoming an addict, our physiological responses to stress, anxiety and depression, the idea of creating an environment in which we 'work best', why Ozzy Osbourne is a genetic freak (literally) who can consume profound amounts of booze without the (normal) damage, whether we actually have free will, the relationship between genetics, discipline and self-control, and lots more. Enjoy.

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Today I’m re-sharing one of my favourite chats with the dynamic duo that is Grant and Chezzi Denyer. I love it when I’ve know somebody from watching them on TV for years, and then I get to meet them and they’re even better in real life. Grant and Chezzi are a breath of fresh air and I hope you enjoy this. 

It's All True?

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Why do I think the way I do? What is success (or failure) for me? What is my body saying? Where do my beliefs come from (and did I choose them)? How much of my potential am I using? What am I currently doing that's not working? What habits do I need to make (or break)? Are my fears keep me safe or are they keeping me stuck? And what's the gap between ‘the' (objective) world and my (subjective) world?

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Almost getting in shape, almost facing that fear, almost making that decision, almost committing, almost doing the work, almost starting that project, almost changing that habit, almost building that business, almost writing that book, almost doing that course, almost changing that life. Some people have been in the 'almost' club for decades. If you need to get out of the 'almost' club, take a listen. 

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This episode covered a lot of territory and for two people with commitment issues, Tiff and I sure opened a lot of doors. Vulnerability. Self-awareness. Abstinence. Self-control. Trust. Authentic friendships. Talk therapy. Marriage. Being alone versus being lonely. Whether I would have made a good dad. And lots more.

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In our frantic, fast-paced world, where instant access to everything is just a click away, the idea of delaying gratification might seem outdated and even, counterintuitive. You and I live in a culture that celebrates the now; quick wins, fast food, magic pills, quick fixes, two-minute abs and instant results. The case for instant gratification is indeed a compelling one, if you pay attention to those care only about your money, and not about your well-being (brands and business trying to sell you shit). But the truth is, when it comes to building a better life and a better version of you in the middle of that life, the practice of exercising restraint, living consciously and delaying gratification is possibly the most important  you can do.

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