This Month
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
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
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
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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How weightlifting strengthens more than muscles for retail strategist
Kelly Brown, co-founder of an e-commerce agency, finds pumping iron reduces her stress levels as she strives to hit personal bests.
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July
‘Having clear thoughts always makes for better outcomes’
This is the mantra that American Express executive Robert Tedesco swears by when things get hectic on the soccer pitch. It applies in business, too.
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Why fishing is time well spent for this finance podcaster
Casting a line offers a practical life lesson for author and podcast host Glen James.
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The all-in-one physical, mental and emotional workout
Kimbali Harding began learning piano as a toddler. The hobby has not just guided her career choice – she can’t imagine her life without it.
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The exercise habit that boosts this founder’s productivity
Road running in the morning gets Brand Rebellion’s Bryden Campbell primed for her workday.
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June
Founder takes coastal path to fitness, friends and freedom
Runner Melissa Jolly, founder of Pinnacle Insurance Brokers, has her eye on the Kokoda Track and a marathon next.
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