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215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles (rerun)
Discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and the importance of empathy in judging others. In this …
Read More265 – Thrown to the Sharks – Quentin Tarantino
Episode 265 of Anecdotally Speaking explores Quentin Tarantino’s early setback and the value of persistence and learning from failure. In this episode, Shawn shares the …
Read More249 – Find the Torture You’re Comfortable With – Jerry Seinfeld
Discover how Jerry Seinfeld’s process in finding comfort in the mundane can guide your path to excellence in your career and life. In Episode 249 …
Read More226 – Falconry and Fortitude: The Siege of Malta
In this episode of Anecdotally Speaking, Shawn and Mark explore a gripping historical tale from Malta, highlighting lessons in resilience and ingenuity. In Episode 226 …
Read More216 – Challenge the Status Quo – Todd McFarlane
In Episode 216 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Todd McFarlane repopularised the Spider-Man comics by going against the status quo. In episode 216 …
Read More215 – Rising from Burnout – Simone Biles
In Episode 215 of Anecdotally Speaking tune in to discover the remarkable journey of Simone Biles and the powerful lessons it offers on burnout and …
Read More214 – Jumping to New Ideas – Richard Fosbury
In 214 of Anecdotally Speaking, listen to hear how Richard Fosbury used innovation to defy all odds and win a gold medal in the high …
Read More207 – Control is an Illusion – Barbra Streisand
In Episode 207 of Anecdotally Speaking, learn the origin of “The Streisand Effect” and uncover its powerful lesson on perseverance in business. In Episode 207 …
Read More203 – The resilience and persistence story of Penfolds Grange
Resilience and persistence are not only the hallmarks of future success in winemaking, but in business too.
Shawn and Mark discuss the relevance of this story to: sticking to your guns, having a ‘partner in crime’ and really, fully backing your instincts.
Read More188 – Sydney Opera House – Jorn Utzon – Ove Arup
Can you imagine Sydney Harbour without the Opera House? Well, without 10 years of delays and $90 million in cost overruns the bridge might have been the only feature in the skyline. Join Shawn and Mark for a discussion on podiums, persistence and politics.
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