Have you ever played Bandu? It’s a stacking game from the 90s with oddly shaped pieces and a handful of beans. In this episode, Ben explains how the strategy of this game can be seen as a metaphor for life – because it’s difficult to build a stable tower if you say yes to everything. Stability, both in the game and in life is about choosing the right pieces to accept and the right ones to let go.

What have you stacked that’s making your tower unstable? And what would you give up to protect its strength?

Reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – ⁠linked here⁠.

Buffaloes don’t avoid storms – they run straight into them. In this episode, we explore what that mindset can teach us about leadership and life. Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it often makes challenges last longer. Charging forward shortens the storm and builds resilience.

What would it look like to stop dodging hard conversations and start moving through them?

Grab this week’s planner, reflect on the storms ahead, and plan with purpose – linked here.

What does Tetris have to do with leadership? In this episode, we’re talking about the Tetris Effect and how it connects to confirmation bias – the way our brains filter the world through what we expect to see. From Shawn Achor’s research in The Happiness Advantage to practical ideas for reframing your perspective, this conversation will challenge you to notice your biases and even use them for good.

How can you create positive patterns in your own life?

Listen in, reflect and plan your week with purpose using this episode’s planner – linked here.