This Month
It’s important to do things that scare you, says this brewery founder
DJ McCready loves the adrenaline rush of mountain biking, a pastime he notes requires fast decisions and 100 per cent focus but finds ‘strangely relaxing’.
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How a slowdown in business led to this executive’s new passion
Smartvisit co-founder Laura Rieveley picked up a tennis racquet to stay connected with friends during the pandemic. Now she’s upping her game.
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December 2024
Cycling makes me a nicer person, founder admits
Riding up a hill is where Australian Cleaning Rags MD Barry Brummer finds focus – and joy.
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Why this executive finds diving so addictive
Sharks, whales, submarines and shipwrecks – marketing agency boss Emma Burdett has encountered them all. It’s a sport that never gets boring.
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November 2024
Money, lifestyle, hair: why this executive was drawn to tennis
But now it’s the proximity to bars and coffee shops that keeps business adviser Michael Paidoussis on the court.
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This HR executive is always striving for a better position
Ilona Charles finds time on the yoga mat improves her physical strength and mindfulness.
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It turns out gin and tennis do mix
Four Pillars co-founder Matt Jones plays competition twice a week and believes there’s a parallel between the ways you can improve in sport and business.
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This physio sold his business for $100m. Here’s how he relaxes
Jason T Smith has hiked all over Australia and the world. He calls it being part of nature’s “members only” club.
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October 2024
Mahjong is finding favour with a new generation
Sessions of the tile-based strategy game are a way for Kawai Yeung to connect with her heritage and fellow architects and designers.
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The property buyer who very nearly played basketball with Kanye
InvestorKit’s Arjun Paliwal love of b-ball has taught him intensity, confidence, discipline – and that he’s a bit of a sore loser.
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A ‘practice makes perfect’ kind of sport
“Sometimes I think about the ISO 20022 payment standard; other times about the meaning of life,” says Zepto co-founder and surfer, Trevor Wistaff.
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‘How I manage stress’: Stake CEO on his motorcycling obsession
Jon Howie dreams of owning a 1941 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead, which he would keep in the house like a piece of art – if his wife agreed.
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One bike is more than enough for this cycling-mad executive
It just has to be the right bike, says digital marketing specialist Dan Copsey.
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September 2024
What happened to squash? This financial adviser says it serves him well
Ben Nash, founder of Pivot Wealth, finds playing competitive squash is a great way to get energised before the workday.
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Raised on STEM subjects, this tech leader finally has a use for art
Liz Adeniji’s job is all about hitting benchmarks. She says that locking herself away to sketch helps to improve her mood and clarity of thought.
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Running is a surefire way to feel in control, says tech exec
Whether outrunning elephants or getting lost in a foreign city, Agnes Schliebitz finds there’s much to be gained as long as she’s out there ‘huffing and puffing’.
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Why hiking is so good for you
Tour company founder Marnie Ogg usually walks alone, with sometimes unexpected companions.
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August 2024
Why everyone should play this game of integrity
Actuarial recruiter Jas Singh only became serious about mastering golf in the past few years and believes the fairway is a great place for personal growth.
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Hot topic for cyclists: are disc brakes really worth it?
This company founder has ridden the Three Peaks and other tough endurance events on his 2018 Trek Emonda and isn’t convinced to upgrade.
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The world could use more yogis, says Adobe director
The joy of yoga isn’t just about how good it makes her feel, says Jennifer Mulveny – it’s about how she can bring that experience to others.
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