#24 Laura and Christian on Barrel-Legs, Introversion & Anxiety, Competing With Work Colleagues, Back Australia v Temu & Shein, and Starting A New Business: Essential Things Required

Christian and Laura kick off with fashion (barrel-leg pants, LTK creator life) and the “Back Australia” push vs fast-fashion retailers Temu & Shein. Do they have a point?

They dive into how introverts manage big social weeks, rapid ways to cut rising anxiety, the non-sexy basics for starting a business (structure, insurance, shareholder agreements), and how to handle competitive colleagues—without going the dark path.

Key topics:

• Slow fashion > fast dopamine: Buy less, buy better, and why the balance is important.

• Back Australia watch: Local retailers vs ultra-cheap offshore e-commerce is a major battleground for Australian business and culture.

• Anxiety playbook (non-medical): What we do when we feel anxiety creeping up, including removing the word “should.”

• Start-up essentials: Laura's advice on what you need if you're thinking about a new business or side hustle. Spoiler alert: Company structure, Insurance and a Shareholder Agreement top the list. “A shareholder agreement is a prenup for business.”

• How to handle competing with colleagues: Laura's view on this may surprise you, but Christian's view will DEFINITELY surprise.

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