We revisit Michelle’s Mirage III flight at seven that kicked off her dream ignition. Those colouring-in prizes turned into flights on Caribou, Chinook and Hercules.

Guy explains his late-bloom path to the Olympics and how the right environment changes your pace.

We compare goals and routines and why systems keep you happier than future targets.

We also break down true confidence versus contextual confidence and how to build the one that holds anywhere.

Recorded in Bali with cicadas, geckos, dogs and white-water rafters in the background.

One bite at a time is how you finish the big stuff. We talk easy vs easier, modern stress, and how Michelle actually got Lady MacGyver written without losing the plot.

What you’ll hear

• Why “hard” slows you down. “Easy vs easier” gets you moving.
• Modern stress vs ancestral stress. Why your brain keeps pinging you at 9 pm.
• The book process: talk it out, transcribe, tighten, ship.
• Editing lessons from recording the audiobook.
• “Hurry up and wait.” Prep well, then let the process work.
• Reset Retreat in Bali. True confidence and anti-fragile thinking.

Takeaways

• Stop calling it hard. Call it easy to start. Make it easier to continue.
• Break big into small. Visible steps beat vague goals.
• Close open loops fast. Your stress is emotional, not a lion in the bushes.
• Record yourself telling the story. Transcribe. Edit for accuracy and tone.
• Do your bit, then be patient. Pressure without panic.
• Build contextual confidence (skills) and true confidence (self trust).

Try this today

• Write the outcome you want. List 5 tiny actions. Do the first one now.
• Two-minute rule. Start, then decide if you keep going.
• Close one nagging task. Email sent. Bill paid. Call booked.

Book news

• Lady MacGyver is on shelves, e-book, and audiobook (Yes, Michelle sings. Briefly.)

Mentioned

• Reset Retreat (we're not sure of the name yet) in Ubud, Bali: confidence, anti-fragility, real tools for modern stress.

Connect

• Get Lady MacGyver.
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Ever found yourself stuck chasing perfection and getting nowhere? You're not alone! In this candid and humorous episode, we open up about our own struggles with perfectionism, and how it nearly stopped this episode from happening!

We explore:

• Why perfectionism holds us back and how to spot the signs.
• Practical tips to break the perfection cycle: embracing 'good enough' and failing forward fast.
• Real-life examples from juggling mishaps in the circus to aviation analogies about landing planes (hint: it's okay if it's not perfect, as long as it's safe!).
• Personal stories: Michelle’s exciting news about her upcoming book launch, and Guy’s reflections on overcoming decades of perfection-driven procrastination.

Finally ditch the fear of judgment that's stopping your progress. Because let's face it, perfect is overrated!

Key takeaways:

• Aim for progress, not perfection.
• Break big goals into manageable steps.
• Remember, every attempt teaches valuable lessons—even if it's not perfect.

Listen in and discover how embracing imperfection might just be your greatest superpower.