The Jabber

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The Jabber is the honest, no-filter journey of a middle-aged family man navigating the second half of life. From weekend parenting wins (like umpiring Mini cricket) to deep dives into life's biggest challenges (like finding your agency and purpose), this is where practical life lessons meet raw, daily reflection. If you're chasing dreams, striving for better, and sometimes wondering "where did the joy go?" - this show is for you. Love yourself. Keep jabbering. keepjabbering.substack.com

  1. 13 candles and a mirror: The advice I’m giving myself

    21H AGO

    13 candles and a mirror: The advice I’m giving myself

    As my son enters his teenage years, I find myself drafting a ‘survival guide’ for him - only to realise it’s exactly what I need for my own mid-life pivot. We discuss dreaming big, the danger of "wishing it away," and why being yourself is the only way to stay sovereign at any age. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min
  2. The golden trap: Success as a stress test

    1D AGO

    The golden trap: Success as a stress test

    What happens when the ‘outsider’ finally gets invited inside? This week, we discuss the Bloomberg insight into Bitcoin’s institutional era and how it applies to our personal lives. We explore the internal hubris and external jealousy that follow success, and why staying grounded is the only way to avoid becoming a victim of your own wins. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min

  3. 2D AGO

    I wonder how, I wonder why: The three-year rule

    We all want the harvest, but few of us want the first year of a lemon tree. This week, we explore why gardening is the ultimate metaphor for business and personal transitions. We discuss the Fool's Garden "Lemon Tree" syndrome and why the most important growth happens underground before you ever see a single piece of fruit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min
  4. The R4 friction: Why we need our star charts

    6D AGO

    The R4 friction: Why we need our star charts

    We think we grow out of star charts, but adult behaviour is driven by the same simple rewards. This week, we unpack a recent change in a gym reward program and discuss why 'almost free' is psychologically more expensive than 'free.' It’s a lesson in habit-building, momentum, and the high cost of minor inconveniences. YouTube · Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min
  5. Echoes and fish paste: The high cost of mount stupid

    FEB 11

    Echoes and fish paste: The high cost of mount stupid

    What happens when you present Michael Burry’s data to a crowd of Bitcoin "HODLers"? This week, we explore the hilarious and frustrating reality of the Dunning-Kruger effect. From Bitcoin price points to global energy debates, we look at why we’ve traded nuance for echo chambers. YouTube · Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min
  6. The sidewalk theory: Why hard work isn't what's stressing you

    FEB 10

    The sidewalk theory: Why hard work isn't what's stressing you

    Is it the work, or the worry? This week, we explore the "Sidewalk Theory" - that moment when we stop to watch the changes instead of driving them. Drawing on a classic Jeff Bezos insight, we discuss why the present moment is the only place where stress actually disappears. YouTube · Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    1 min
  7. The Hermanus debrief: From 'We' to 'Me'

    FEB 9

    The Hermanus debrief: From 'We' to 'Me'

    A 4.5-hour drive offers plenty of time for reflection. This week, we get raw about the transition from a team-based corporate culture to the solo-driven world of commission. It’s a talk about identity, the "Creative Wall," and the reality of batting for yourself. YouTube · Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min
  8. The family tech agreement: Terms and conditions for the next gen

    FEB 5

    The family tech agreement: Terms and conditions for the next gen

    When self-control fails, the contract begins. This week, we explore the "Tech Agreement" - an AI-assisted family contract designed to teach an 8 and 12-year-old the value of moderation in a digital-first world. YouTube · Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

    2 min
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The Jabber is the honest, no-filter journey of a middle-aged family man navigating the second half of life. From weekend parenting wins (like umpiring Mini cricket) to deep dives into life's biggest challenges (like finding your agency and purpose), this is where practical life lessons meet raw, daily reflection. If you're chasing dreams, striving for better, and sometimes wondering "where did the joy go?" - this show is for you. Love yourself. Keep jabbering. keepjabbering.substack.com

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  • Creator
    The Jabber
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Jabber
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