The Jabber

Exploring the absolute prioritisation of life’s assets. Why the ultimate test of any move isn't the profit margin, but whether you can live with it on the front page of tomorrow's paper. 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 science of the pivot. How to recognise when a ‘failure’ is actually just a concentration of value, and why the best versions of ourselves require a little fermentation. 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 reflection on the simple math of survival. Exploring why we take the ‘core’ for granted and how to audit gratitude before the weather turns. 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 miracle of a return. How to handle the joy of a reclaimed baseline alongside the ‘memory lapse gimmick,’ and why ‘home’ is the ultimate North Star. 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 ‘first-time’ energy of training with your kids. Why the limitations of age and access are actually the best tools for building a lasting legacy. 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

In a world of noise, curation is king. Exploring why we sporadically drop our CTAs and how to ensure you’re getting ‘The Jabber’ truth without the algorithmic filter. 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 fine line between digital convenience and physical reality. How to rescue your memories from the ‘storage gimmick’ and bring your inheritance back into the light. 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 true cost of convenience. It’s not about the money; it’s about the time arbitrage. Are you using the saved time to uplift your life, or are you just paying to be lazy? 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 why rest is the new frontier of sovereignty. How to handle the ‘midnight interruption tax’ from pets and kids, and why the ‘two-day hangover’ is a warning sign of a depleted baseline. 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

First they shrank the chocolate, now they’re gaming the discount. Exploring the psychological trickery of South African retailers and how to audit the ‘real price’ of your groceries. 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 wisdom of Chevy Chase. Why we need the struggle of the road to appreciate the view at the end, and why every idea has three distinct sides. 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

Everyone is asking where Apple is on AI. But history shows that Apple doesn't win by being first; they win by being right. Exploring the power of ‘patient sovereignty’ and why starting at the back of the pack is often the best view of the finish line. 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 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