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Microplastics: Little Things Add Up (opens the original)
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I came into this episode physically exhausted but incredibly happy. After months of work, a whirlwind trip to the US and a meeting with Walmart that once felt almost impossible, Stephen and I started talking about the danger of constantly chasing the next milestone without stopping to appreciate the one you have just reached. For me, the most meaningful moments are often the smallest ones: a customer telling me we have helped them, a little bit of trust built with someone I work with, or simply
Winning at Work, Failing as Dads? (opens the original)
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I had just returned from the United States after travelling 33 hours to Bentonville for my first in-person meeting with Walmart. It was a milestone I had dreamed about for years, yet every achievement came with the same uncomfortable truth: pursuing it meant being away from my daughter. I can now run most of my company from my phone, which means I can work almost anywhere, but it also means work can follow me everywhere. Olivia has started repeating phrases she hears from me, such as “in two min
Work in life balance, is it a thing? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Andrew and I tackle a question that divided the people I asked almost perfectly down the middle: does work–life balance actually exist? As a scientist, founder, husband and father, I have rarely experienced life as two neatly separated halves. When you love what you do, work can feel deeply fulfilling, but that does not mean it is easy. There are long hours, constant decisions, unexpected fires and unavoidable trade-offs. I have come to believe that balance is not about giving e
Newsletter Issue #21 - The Protein Trap (opens the original)
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Protein is essential—but more isn’t automatically better. Look beyond the marketing, eat for variety, and remember that food provides the building blocks; your body still has to do the work.Reading it on your phone or tablet? Click HERENewsletter Issue #2115.4MB ∙ PDF file<a
Are We Getting Old or Just Getting Better? (opens the original)
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From aching backs and slower recovery to greater confidence, parenthood and knowing what actually matters, Andrew and I ask what “ageing gracefully” really looks like.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="819" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/
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