In this episode, Nicky and Ness have a thought-provoking conversation with Paul Farina about redefining hard work and success. They explore shifting from the traditional 'work harder' mentality to a new paradigm focused on rhythm, flow, and sustainable performance in personal and professional life.

Episode Highlights:

• Old Paradigm: Paul discusses the belief that hard work alone leads to success, sharing personal and cultural insights.
• Challenging Defaults: They explore the limits of working longer hours or increasing intensity when facing challenges.
• New Paradigm: Paul introduces a new approach centred on rhythm, flow, and effective resource use, challenging old industrial-era norms.
• Contextual Thinking: Nicky highlights the importance of seeing the big picture for strategic decision-making.
• Three Pillars of Performance: Paul outlines social, technical, and analytical competencies essential for sustainable performance.
• Navigating Pressure: They discuss elements contributing to pressure and offer strategies to focus on the work itself.
• Embracing Mastery: Ness talks about mastering basics and parallels between sports training and business practices.
• Shifting Mindsets: Nicky encourages challenging the glorification of overwork and adopting new ways of thinking.
• Sustainable High Performance: Paul emphasizes creating cultures prioritizing sustainability, growth, and well-being.

Website: https://paulfarina.com.au/
Directly for Books: https://paulfarina.com.au/books
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As we discussed Contextual Thinking, Paul's Strategy Builder Program Page: https://paulfarina.com.au/strategy-builder

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