# #120: Simon Beard: After Achieving Everything You Ever Want, What’s Next?

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Podcast: [The Pocket with Chris Griffin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pocket-with-chris-griffin-6782020)
Published: 2026-01-19T17:00:00+00:00
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Comment your best takeaway from the conversation to be flown out to spend a day on Simon’s Lamborghini yacht! (More info at the end of the episode) Today I sit down with my good friend Simon Beard on his Lamborghini boat to talk about something most people never prepare for: What actually happens after you win. Simon is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, best known as the co-founder of Culture Kings and for building one of the most iconic retail brands in the country. We talk about emotional control, ego, pressure, decision making, building a strong marriage, and what it really takes to build a life that doesn’t fall apart once you achieve your dreams. Key Discussion Points Why emotional control matters more than intelligence The most dangerous moment in any successful career How ego quietly destroys great businesses The decisions that can’t be undone Building a successful marriage The challenges of raising kids with extreme wealth Follow Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonbeard/ Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/ Chapters: 20:00 Ego getting in the way 30:00 The expensive champagne doesn’t taste better 42:00 Underdogs can crush Goliaths in 2026 53:00 Challenges raising family with wealth 1:10:00 Lessons from Tony Robins on building a strong marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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