What does it mean to rebuild yourself - when life breaks you open?

Angus Maxfield is the founder of Jumeirah Johns Running Club (JJRC) - one of Dubai’s most authentic and fastest growing fitness communities built around connection, discipline, and self-discovery. But beyond the running shoes and sunrise miles, Angus’ story is one of resilience - learning to find purpose after losing his brother, and using movement as a form of healing.

In this raw conversation, we explore how pain becomes power, how risk defines your 20s and 30s, and why staying pure and authentic is the highest form of strength. Angus shares the lessons that running, and life, have taught him about grief, growth, and being human.

In this episode, we cover:

🏃‍♂️ The rise of Jumeirah Johns Running Club (JJRC) and how community transforms people

💔 Turning personal loss into purpose, and running as therapy

⚡ Why your 20s & 30s are for risk, failure, and self-trust

💬 What “purity is king” really means - and how to protect it

🧠 How authenticity becomes your compass for resilience and reinvention

JJRC's Instagram: @jumeirahjohnsrunningclub

Angus’ Instagram: @angusmaxfield

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Chirag Suri is one of the most recognisable faces in Associate cricket - a former vice-captain of the UAE national team, the first player from the country to be picked in the IPL by Gujarat Lions in 2017, and one of the leading ODI run-scorers in the world in 2022. But behind the milestones and headlines lies a much deeper story - one of identity, burnout, mentorship, and the courage it takes to walk away from the game you once loved.

In this raw and reflective conversation, Chirag opens up about the defining moments of his journey - from the lessons he learned from Yuvraj Singh and his close friendships with Indian stars like Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, to the unique challenges players face in Associate nations and how he’s now redefining success beyond the boundary.

In this episode, we cover:

🧠 The mental toll of high performance and the relentless pursuit of validation

🏏 The power of mentorship and how Yuvraj Singh shaped Chirag’s mindset and game

🤝 His relationships with Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and others who influenced his journey

🌍 Why players from Associate nations face a different path to the top - and how it shapes their careers

🔄 Navigating identity, purpose, and reinvention after stepping away from professional sport

🏆 The lessons cricket teaches you about resilience, discipline, and legacy

Chirag's Instagram: @csuri128

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Email: ⁠sachin@decodingwisdom.com

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Elliot Bewick is 20 years old (yes you read that right) and unafraid to call out Gen Z’s biggest blind spots: a lack of curiosity and the widening gap between ideas and execution.

In this conversation, we explore:

🤯 Why Gen Z struggles to stay curious in a distracted world

⚡ The dangerous gap between ideating and actually building

🛠️ How to root out distractions and focus on execution

🎯 What it takes to turn thoughts into realities

🌱 Practical ways to build clarity, meaning, and momentum

This episode isn’t about complaining, it’s about solutions. If you’ve ever had big ideas but struggled to bring them to life, this is the wake-up call you need.

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments - I want to know if you agree or disagree.

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Twitter: ⁠@sachin_jha23⁠

Email: ⁠sachin@decodingwisdom.com

*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.