Relying on energy alone to 'get things done' is not a reliable methodology, and yet many confuse energy and motivation as being the same thing. We explain why they're not and how to keep motivated even on low-energy days.

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This week, Chris and I conclude our look at the pulp heroes and their importance to everything from Star Wars to Batman to Dune. This episode looks at planetary romance, swords and sorcery and space heroes- Conan, John Carter, Solomon Kane, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers and many more. So pull up a chair and join us for high adventure!

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As we bring Phase 1 in our series of episodes based on You 2.0 to a close, this episode pulls together a series of tools and shows how they fit together.

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Don't worry, this is NOT about diversity policies... but rather about why you as individuals, business owners, senior managers or project leaders should seek to surround yourself with different voices.

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When should you push through a problem and when should you redesign the system or process? This episode discusses how to identify which action to take and poses three simple questions to help get you started.

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What if the resistance you're feeling isn't a sign to stop? What if it's showing you where the growth is?

This week on ThinkWORKS, Darren Smithson explores the idea of Productive Friction—why struggle, resistance, and difficulty are often part of the process rather than evidence of failure. From creativity and learning to personal growth and change, discover why what's hard might matter more than you think.

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Sometimes, you really don't feel like you can give it your best. That's when you need systems to help support you on your off days. This episode explains why and gives some examples of how.

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What if the systems that change your life don't look like systems at all?

This week on ThinkWORKS, I explore the quiet rhythms, habits, and structures that sit behind everything I create—from books and podcasts to blogs and projects.

No productivity hacks.
No 4am miracle routines.
No optimisation obsession.

Just simple, sustainable systems that keep working when real life gets in the way.

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