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September 8, 2025 43 mins

In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Ducker, serial entrepreneur, founder of Youpreneur, and author of the brand new book "The Long-Haul Leader." Chris shares his deeply personal journey from building multi-seven figure businesses whilst burning himself out, to being diagnosed with phase three adrenal failure, depression, and anxiety all in the same day in 2021. What emerged from that breakdown was a complete reimagining of what sustainable success looks like - moving away from hustle culture towards what he calls "long-haul leadership." We explore his Life OS framework with its four key domains, why hobbies aren't frivolous but essential for productivity, and how Chris completely redefined his relationship with money from chasing it to using it as a tool for creating the life he actually wants to live.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Long Haul Leadership

01:15 The Journey of Burnout and Recovery

03:52 The Impact of Relationships on Leadership

09:43 Exploring the Life Operating System Framework

17:05 The Importance of Hobbies and Personal Mastery

20:57 The Relationship with Money and Self

23:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship

26:45 Redefining Success and Celebrating Milestones

27:19 Shifting Perspectives on Money Management

29:32 Understanding 'Enough' in Financial Terms

30:59 The Importance of Self-Care and Well-Being

34:21 Creating a Sustainable You

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