INTHEBLACK July 2026 - Magazine - Page 1
P O D C AS T
The 7 per cent rule
In a recent episode of the INTHEBLACK podcast,
seven-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley
discusses the mindset strategies behind her illustrious
career, and how they can apply to anyone working in
finance and accounting.
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Beachley believes in the 7 per cent rule, spending 7 per
cent of her waking hours to focus on wellbeing,
recovery and mindset. That time is not all taken at
once, she says, but in 5-minute mini bursts.
“Time management is actually energy management,”
she says. “When I learned how to prioritise my energy,
I stopped being distracted and started establishing
clearer boundaries, which ultimately impacted my
performance. That 7 per cent heavily impacts the other
93 per cent of the day.”
Micro-habits such as sunshine breaks, intentional
breathing exercises, rest and clear boundaries can
significantly improve performance and resilience, she
says.
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THE COST OF PUSHING THROUGH
Such ideas may seem idyllic to accounting and finance
professionals with big jobs and strong work ethics,
which is a sentiment that Beachley echoes. “I was
convinced that to be at the top of my game for as long
as I was, I had to work twice as hard as everybody
else.”
“I did that, but to what cost? Pain, suffering,
strained relationships, isolation, loneliness and now
pain management,” she continues. Pushing through is
now something she now does not recommend, urging
professionals to “listen to the whispers before [the
body] starts screaming”.
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