Beyond Just Business

When Is Enough Truly Enough?

Paul Davis & Andrew Rhatigan Season 2 Episode 1

Ever feel like you’re on a treadmill that someone else set the speed for? 

In this episode, we ask one deceptively simple question: When is enough, enough?

We go wherever the conversation leads—ambition vs fulfilment, the trap of “more,” childhood drivers that shape adult success, stillness as a power move, and why “I’ll be happy when…” keeps moving the goalposts. Expect straight talk, real-world stories, and a practical reflection exercise you can try today.

In this episode:

·       The difference between progress and the endless pursuit of “more”

·       How early conditioning fuels overwork and status-chasing

·       Stillness, presence, and the simple joy of a coffee on the back deck

·       Corporate ladders, golden handcuffs, and the identity crisis that follows

·       Money, meaning, and why “enough” is an inside job

·       A 60-minute phone-free experiment to reset your internal compass

Try this:
Find a quiet spot without your phone. Sit for an hour. Ask yourself: What is enough for me—right now? Notice what comes up without judging it.

Chapters
0:00 Intro & Season Two vibe
1:36 The question: “When is enough, enough?”
4:55 Wanting more vs feeling fulfilled
9:42 Presence, coffee, birdsong – and why it matters
14:18 Childhood drivers, voids, and approval loops
20:31 Careers, status, and the treadmill effect
27:15 Money ≠ meaning – real talk on “stupid money”
34:08 Identity beyond titles
40:52 The one-hour stillness challenge
44:30 Closing thoughts & what to do next

If this resonated:

·       Subscribe for more candid conversations that blend business, mindset, and meaning.

·       Share this with someone who’s sprinting on the treadmill.

·       Comment: What does “enough” look like for you right now?


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Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/

Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/