Successful people obsess over their sleep data and intentionally fail at things. Sounds backwards, right? Hamish Armstrong, author of "Success by 1000 Cuts," breaks down why tracking metrics without becoming neurotic and reframing failure as feedback creates unstoppable momentum when you're ready to stop playing small.
This episode reveals what nobody tells you about sustainable high performance. We dig into why wearable tech changed the game, how visualisation actually works when you strip away the woo-woo, and why failing fast beats playing it safe every single time.
What This Episode Covers:
Hamish shares how checking his Oura Ring and Garmin stats every morning influences better habits without creating anxiety, the morning ritual that took him from 18,000 words to 50,000 words in one year, and why Iron Man training teaches more about breaking limiting beliefs than any workshop ever could. Plus, racing mountain bikes in Indonesian monsoons with busted brakes because sometimes you just commit. You'll discover the scary exciting nightmarish target framework, why healthy tension beats burnout culture, pivot vs plummet thinking when everything goes sideways, and how to stop wasting energy on things that don't serve your actual purpose. This is practical systems from someone who tests everything on himself first.
This Episode Is For You If:
You're tracking metrics but worried you're becoming obsessive about scores. You want to know what high performers actually do versus what they post on Instagram. You're done with motivation without implementation. You know something deeper is blocking your progress and you're ready to name it.
About Hamish Armstrong:
Author of "Success by 1000 Cuts," consultant who fixes problems nobody else will touch, Iron Man finisher, mountain bike enthusiast, and professional at crashing expensive things. He spent four years writing his book while testing every concept on himself - sleep optimisation, visualisation techniques, failure reframing, purpose-driven decision making.
Key Transformations Discussed:
Using wearable tech as helpful data not anxiety generators. Building morning rituals that create unstoppable consistency. Setting targets that scare AND excite you. Protecting your energy like it's your most valuable asset because it is. Finding your purpose so every decision becomes easier.
Where To Find Hamish:
Book: "Success by 1000 Cuts" (Amazon, Audible, Spotify - narrated by Hamish)
Website | https://successby1000cuts.com
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