The Jabber

Exploring the rise and fall of Leicester City. How a miracle can become a trap, why staying at the top is harder than getting there, and the importance of enjoying the peak before the descent. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Why Tim Cook's departure marks the end of an era. Exploring the discipline of ‘the handover,’ the myth of the irreplaceable founder, and how to know when your season has reached its natural conclusion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Exploring the psychological edge of winter training. Why your son’s cricket season isn't won in the summer sun, but in the cold nets of July. A guide to using the ‘quiet season’ to outpace the competition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Exploring the rare discipline of the ‘clean break.’ How Reed Hastings avoided the ‘founder trap’ and why your greatest achievement might be the day you decide you’re no longer needed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

My nine-year-old is learning to ride. Some say he’s late; I say he’s right on time. Exploring why we’ve become a society that fears the bruise more than the stagnation, and why the best lessons are learned when the training wheels come off. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

My eldest just got into his high school of choice. A celebration of a target met, a journey secured, and the transition from ‘applying’ to ‘becoming.’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Exploring our total dependence on Tim Berners-Lee’s invention. From the death of satellite TV to the ‘coffee shop refugee’ crisis - how to build a life that doesn't collapse when the internet does. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Exploring the psychological discomfort of inaction. How ‘action bias’ tricks us into thinking a bad move is better than a pause, and why the most sovereign decision you can make is sometimes to do nothing at all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Exploring the intellectual friction of Nassim Taleb and the Bitcoin ‘zero’ argument. How the ‘I could have bought it for a pound’ trope is used to mask FOMO, and why ego is the biggest ‘absorbing barrier’ to true sovereignty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

My eldest wants to be a pilot. We spent an hour watching the FlySafair Springbok plane and staircases on wings. Exploring why ‘passive observation’ is the most active thing a parent can do, and how to fuel a 200x dream from a restaurant window. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

A northern parenting trend goes viral, but we’re auditing it from the southern hemisphere. As we head into winter, the countdown doesn't stop. Exploring the finite nature of childhood phases and why presence matters most when the world gets cold. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Most family activities are a compromise - one person loves it, the others tolerate it. Exploring the rare magic of the ‘shared court,’ where every generation finds a ‘flow state’ together. Why Padel, and other shared physical realities, are the antidote to the digital silo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kee...

Exploring the science of the 3-day weekend. Why two days isn't enough to ‘switch out,’ how admin kills recovery, and why a four-day week actually protects your output from the law of diminishing returns. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

The straw hat episode resonated because everyone secretly wants to stand out. Exploring the ‘cringe barrier,’ the true ‘aspirational branding’ of individuality, and how to build a crew (or a life) that can handle the social friction tax. Inspired by Monkey D. Luffy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabberi...

Research shows that five minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise, and half a serving of veg can add a year to your life. Exploring why ‘stacking small’ beats ‘going big,’ and how to reclaim your longevity through the path of least resistance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

We’ve all sat in sessions where the targets feel like science fiction. Exploring the psychological necessity of ‘seeing it to believe it’ versus the operational reality of ‘doing it to survive it.’ How to set goals that stretch the spirit without snapping the spine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabberi...

A recent $6 million award against a social media giant suggests a massive shift is coming. Exploring the ‘warning label’ future, the absurdity of the ‘digital smoking room,’ and why education - not just regulation - is the only way to reclaim our focus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.c...

A friendly game of end-of-season cricket left a trail of sore bodies and a realisation: You can’t live a sedentary lifestyle and expect peak performance on demand. Exploring the ‘padel boom,’ the chiropractor’s dividend, and the importance of ‘greasing the groove.’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabberin...

We all remember the one-ply hostel days - a character-building trauma. But as we move up the ladder of quality, we hit a ceiling where ‘better’ is just a marketing label. Exploring the sweet spot of value and the gimmick of the upper tier. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

We’ve all been there - the goal was reached, the decision was correct, but the way it was handled left everyone involved feeling worse. Exploring why a ‘righteous why’ doesn't excuse a ‘wrecked how.’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Watching financial influencer Nischa sparked a deep dive into ‘moving goalposts.’ Exploring how aspirational branding and social media have hijacked our ‘why,’ and how to reclaim your own definition of financial independence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

A dead car at school pickup revealed a brutal lesson in value. Exploring the ‘warranty wall,’ why quality name brands are a hedge against chaos, and how to spot the difference between a bargain and a liability. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

My eldest biked to the shop. A simple errand, but a massive psychological hurdle. Exploring the ‘car key’ conundrum, the fear of the ‘what if,’ and why we must love our children enough to let them face the road. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

Watching Netflix’s One Piece with my youngest sparked a realisation: The ‘pirate’ isn't a villain; it’s a mindset. Exploring why the ‘chase’ is more important than the ‘treasure’ and the value of shared adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

If your decision was plastered on a street-pole headline tomorrow, would you stand by it? Exploring the Warren Buffett ‘newspaper test’ and why comfortable transparency is the ultimate goal of a sovereign life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com