In the kickoff episode of our 10-part series, Alison Burnett introduces Ganbatte—the Japanese philosophy of perseverance and purposeful effort. This isn’t about grinding yourself into burnout; it’s about honouring progress, showing up, and finding strength in simply not giving up.
From the lens of psychology and personal development, we explore why effort matters more than outcome, how resilience is built through positive reinforcement, and how ditching a win-at-all-costs mindset might be the best move you ever make.
Whether you’re navigating self-doubt, burnout, or just stuck in a loop of “not enough,” this episode will remind you: moving forward, even slowly, still counts.
✨ Takeaways:
• Effort builds resilience.
• Personal growth is deeply individual.
• Recognising progress matters more than perfect results.
• “Keep going” is a skill—and a powerful one.
🔔 Listen now, follow the show, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that showing up is half the battle.
Next week, we dive into the mindset of Kaizen—small steps, big change. Don’t miss it.
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