What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?
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About this episode
You may know Hugh Jackman as the star of X-Men, The Greatest Showman, and Les Misérables, but did you know that he has a secret to success that involves working less, not more? That’s right, Hugh Jackman follows the 85% rule, an unofficial guide to life that says we should try hard at things, but not too hard. In other words, we should aim to work at 85% of our capacity, rather than 100%. But why would he do that, and does it really work? Does the science back up this claim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is the Werther effect? How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public? What are plant milks? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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