The Boycott method and the power of one percent

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In this episode of The Jabber, we revisit the rigorous, patient lessons of the classic Boycott on Batting to explore the value of the "long game." As my eldest navigates the fast and furious environment of a franchise cricket tournament, we discuss the danger of "over-awe" - the mental burnout that comes from trying to learn too much, too fast. I share our family’s "One-and-One" strategy for incremental growth: identifying one win and one improvement per game to ensure the lessons are digestible and the agency remains intact. It’s a reflection on "learning on the job," the power of the team, and why the turtle always beats the hare in the high-stakes game of life.
20 Jan 11PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Society & Culture

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