You don’t gain momentum by removing limits—you gain it by choosing them:“I raised more money once I set that boundary.”“Putting constraints on yourself is actually the answer.”“The only roadblock is yourself.”What changes when leaders stop confusing freedom with…See BoldEncounters.TV .Josh Simons has lived two lives that most people never connect. One on stage—touring with Coldplay, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. The other in boardrooms—raising capital, leading teams, and running a public company. In this conversation, Josh explains why the instinct to remove constraints nearly cost him clarity, energy, and trust—and how deliberately restricting himself unlocked momentum across work, leadership, and life.Josh SimonsCEO, Vinyl Group (ASX: VNL)Founder of VamprFormer touring musician, songwriter, and producerLeader at the intersection of music, media, and business executionInside This EpisodeJosh walks through the moment he realized that saying yes to everything was quietly slowing him down. He shares how setting clear personal and professional boundaries changed investor confidence, team alignment, and his own sustainability as a leader. We explore why constraints sharpen focus, how leaders mistake availability for value, and what happens when you clearly communicate limits to the people who depend on you.Go Deeper — Premium Action PlanIn the Premium extension, Josh translates his experience into a practical framework you can apply immediately. Learn how to define a single constraint that matters this year, communicate it without damaging trust, and use it to create momentum instead of friction. This segment focuses on execution—what to say, what to stop, and how to hold the line when pressure returns.Listen + ConnectVinyl Grouphttps://www.vinyl.groupJosh Simonslinkedin.com/in/simonsjoshMark S. Cookhttps://www.markspencercook.comMoments to RevisitWhy boundaries increased—not reduced—business successThe hidden cost of unlimited availabilityHow constraints sharpen decision-makingThe difference between freedom and clarityWhy most leaders block their own momentumFinal ThoughtDiscipline isn’t restriction—it’s direction. When leaders choose their limits deliberately, progress accelerates and the work becomes lighter, not heavier.Do you feel stuck between where you are today… and who you’re meant to become? Find your next step inside Bold Encounters Premium at: BoldEncounters.TV — you can also give the gift of Premium success to someone else you care about.