Win the Middle

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says that “You do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems and habits”. In S2E8, Jeff and Greg share how systems, habits and routines help them get stuff done. Morning routines, night before routines, how to create routines, why routines are good, and when they go bad. The boys talk about it all.

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What would it look like if we built our life resume with the same intentionality as our work resume? In this episode, Jeff and Greg look at the next 40 years through the following 'life resume' framework:

1. Misogi - A year defining event

2. The Kevin Rule - A memorable event every other month

3. A new high performing habit every quarter

That's 40 year defining events, 240 memorable experiences and 160 high performing habits stacked over 40 years.

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Good mates are mission critical when it comes to winning the middle. In this episode Jeff and Greg reflect on the qualities of a good mate, the different roles that different mates play in our lives, and how to take mateship to a deeper level.

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After last week's episode, the boys have spent considerable time reflecting on what it means to be a (good) man. We're becoming increasingly aware of what toxic masculinity looks and feels like. This conversation explores healthy masculinity, and more specifically, what it looks and feels like with our skin on.

This week Jeff and Greg interview Penny Attwells, Senior Domestic Family Violence Practitioner, Board Director and Practice Coach for the Department of Communities and Justice Caseworker Development Program. The conversation explores topics like coercive control and consent, while aiming to better understand our attitudes, culture and legal system as it relates to violence against women.

Risk being seen for the good, the bad and the ugly. Off the back of making the Australian Age Group triathlon team, Jeff & Greg explore the emotions, the insecurities, the process and the importance of celebrating the wins.

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In this episode Greg and Jeff dive deep into the physical dimension of health and in particular, the sub-dimension that is strength. Using the metaphor of a car, Greg and Jeff riff on the idea that strength focusses on development of “the chassis” or the muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons which support our function and the overall quality of our life. Whereas cardio focusses on development of “the engine” or the heart and lungs which helps with longevity and the quantity of our life.

As self proclaimed “enthusiasts not experts” Greg and Jeff give their why, what, and how to ensure they’re not building a Ferrari engine in a Corolla chassis.

S2E1 starts in surprising fashion with Jeff and Greg reflecting on recent decisions to quit big things and a quote that suggests quitting is for winners. If that's true, when is the right time to quit and why? How do you navigate such a decision? And if it’s not time to quit, is it time to bounce, sustain or pivot?

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With 8.5% of the year to go, the boys reflect on how they can 'swim to the wall' and make the final month of the year count. The big theme this week is fun; and its ingredients - playfulness, connection and flow. There may even be some Christmas Day hacks to help you get ready for the holidays.

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We don't always feel like we're winning do we? What does losing the middle feel like? Is it possible to lose well? This week the boys have a raw, vulnerable, honest and humble conversation as they try to make sense of loss.

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