The Pocket with Chris Griffin

A deep dive on life with two guys in their early 20’s as the sun sets in Malibu.

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A sneak peak on what we spoke about:

Chapters:

00:00 What keeps young people stuck

07:00 Taking things to the extreme to hear the message

11:00 What drives you: the carrot or the stick?

16:00 Waking up at 4am

21:00 Keep death close

26:00 Listen to what you really want…

30:00 Giving is selfish

36:00 Chris Williamson & Steven Bartlett Controversy

43:00 Horrifying statistics around depopulation

53:00 Believing in God.

01:02:00 Taking philosophy too far

01:13:00 Extreme self assessment 

01:26:00 Performative Christians
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Alfie returns for the 3rd time. We deep dive on his optimism on a future with AI. It’s been interesting seeing the transition in Alfie’s state as he advances into massive success. He’s made millions of dollars but the money isn’t the goal. It’s not the thing that defines him. 

This version of Alfie was a different lens to the last two times I’ve chatted with him on The Pocket.

Enjoy this beautiful set on the rocks in Bondi Beach as the sun rises.

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Chapters:

00:00 The future of AI and losing jobs

03:40 Will AI unlock more passion in our life?

06:30 What travel made Alfie realize

11:30 What most founders are running away from

14:30 Bree sat Alfie down and said…

19:00 The problem with content & social media…

26:00 How you stand out on social media

35:00 What discourages us most?

41:00 Sacrifice & desire

46:00 The problem with education systems

49:00 A profound mindset change

58:30 Are we reaching the end of in person experiences?

01:08:30 The problem with climbing the mountain
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I deep dived on happiness today. It was profound. We came up with some cool stuff. Enjoy.

Chapters:

00:00 Happiness tied to progression

02:50 The number 1 key to happiness

05:26 Does money bring you happiness?

09:00 Does isolation and solitude bring you happiness?

14:10 The problem with expectations

18:30 A profound lesson from Iman Gadzhi

21:00 An apology to my future wife

23:30 Mind blowing realization about happiness

31:00 Where does stress come from?

35:00 Can you access presence when you’re alone?  

37:50 What strips away your happiness?

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Michael Smoak (Higherup Wellness) returns again for the third time on The Pocket.

A crowd favourite (including myself). We dove deep while hitting a gym session.

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Listen to the last podcast we recorded together:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lNht10A4EeX5Qr7FvKmpP?si=98b93cb00c5c47bd

Chapters:

00:03:10 Getting judged online

00:06:45 Why most men never change

00:14:30 Copycat culture and fake masculinity

00:18:15 One year since my dad died

00:22:50 A poem about being human

00:24:20 How grief actually works

00:30:45 Pain is how men are forged

00:32:50 Becoming proud of who you are

00:37:40 Asking Tony Robbins

00:41:45 Becoming undeniable

00:50:15 Trusting yourself without prep

00:54:30 Killing the old identity
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Today I sit down with my good friend Simon Beard on his Lamborghini boat to talk about something most people never prepare for:

What actually happens after you win.

Simon is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, best known as the co-founder of Culture Kings and for building one of the most iconic retail brands in the country. 

We talk about emotional control, ego, pressure, decision making, building a strong marriage, and what it really takes to build a life that doesn’t fall apart once you achieve your dreams.

Key Discussion Points

Why emotional control matters more than intelligence

The most dangerous moment in any successful career

How ego quietly destroys great businesses

The decisions that can’t be undone

Building a successful marriage

The challenges of raising kids with extreme wealth

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Chapters:

20:00 Ego getting in the way

30:00 The expensive champagne doesn’t taste better

42:00 Underdogs can crush Goliaths in 2026

53:00 Challenges raising family with wealth

1:10:00 Lessons from Tony Robins on building a strong marriage
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