A Life of Greatness

What does it take to build some of Australia’s most iconic restaurants, and what happens when you risk your reputation to speak out against the government?

In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with renowned restaurateur Chris Lucas, the man behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic restaurants including Chin Chin, Society, Grill Americano, Maison Bâtard and Yakimono, for a candid conversation about success, resilience, leadership, family and the future of Melbourne.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Chris publicly took on Daniel Andrews during Melbourne’s lockdowns, and whether he has any regrets
• What he believes really happened to Melbourne during COVID and the lasting damage he still sees today
• Why losing his father suddenly at 15 changed the trajectory of his life
• The mindset that helped him build a hospitality empire employing thousands of people
• Why he believes every problem has a solution, even when you can’t immediately see it
• How Chris deals with criticism, controversy and people who don’t agree with him
• Why, despite everything Melbourne has been through, he continues to invest millions in the city
• The surprisingly simple way he defines success, happiness and the legacy he wants to leave behind

This is a fascinating and at times provocative conversation with one of the biggest personalities in Australian hospitality, about speaking your mind, backing yourself and building something that lasts.

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What if procrastination isn’t laziness at all, but your brain trying to protect you from a feeling you don’t want to face?

In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, mindset coach Sarah Grynberg reveals what may really be behind the things you keep putting off, from fear of failure and overwhelm to the uncomfortable thought that what you create might not be good enough.

You’ll learn why pushing yourself harder often doesn’t work, the simple question that can uncover what you’re actually avoiding, and a surprisingly small shift that can help you finally get moving.
If there’s something you know you need to do but keep avoiding, listen to this before you call yourself lazy.

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What happens when you’ve spent your entire life becoming one of the best swimmers in the world, and suddenly the identity that defined you is gone?

In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Australian swimming legend and two time Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett for a deeply honest conversation about the mindset behind elite performance, resilience, identity and rebuilding your life when everything changes.

Grant reveals the mental strategies that made him virtually unbeatable in the 1500m freestyle, what was going through his mind before winning Olympic gold at Sydney 2000, and opens up about the difficult years after swimming, including the lifeline fellow Olympic champion Michael Phelps offered him during one of his lowest periods.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Grant trained his mind to withstand extraordinary pressure and discomfort
• Why losing your identity can be harder than losing your career
• How vulnerability helped Grant rebuild his life
• The visualisation techniques he still uses in business and life

If you’ve ever wondered who you are when the thing that defined you disappears, this conversation is for you.

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Why does the thing you’ve been desperately wanting so often seem to arrive the moment you finally stop chasing it?

In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah explores why “letting go” may be more than just a manifestation cliché. When we become fixated on a particular outcome, stress can narrow our attention so intensely that we stop noticing opportunities that don’t look exactly the way we expected them to.

Sarah unpacks the idea of cognitive tunnelling, how pressure can keep us locked onto one version of what we think should happen, and why loosening our grip can allow us to see possibilities that may have been there all along.

This isn’t about giving up on what you want. It’s about continuing to show up and do the work without demanding that life deliver the outcome in one particular way.
Sometimes the opportunity doesn’t come through the door you’ve been watching. Sometimes it comes sideways.

And perhaps letting go isn’t about wanting something less — it’s about becoming open enough to recognise it when it finally arrives.

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What if the key to a better life isn’t controlling what happens to you, but learning how to respond when life doesn’t go your way?

In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with bestselling author and modern Stoic philosopher Ryan Holiday to reveal how Stoicism can help you stop overthinking, let go of what you can’t control and find greater peace in an uncertain world.

Ryan shares powerful lessons on ego, discipline, resilience and memento mori, the ancient practice of remembering that life is finite, and explains why accepting this can completely change the way you live.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control
• Why ego may be getting in the way of your happiness and success
• How to build discipline, resilience and a stronger mindset
• Why remembering that life is finite can help you live more fully

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or caught in the pressure to constantly achieve, this conversation will help you focus on what truly matters and live with greater purpose, presence and peace.

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If this conversation resonated with you, please follow A Life of Greatness, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who would benefit from hearing it.

Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.
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Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.
Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.
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