Lee Child, the international bestselling author behind the Jack Reacher series, shares insights into his late start in writing and the genesis of Reacher, a character rooted in ancient archetypes. He delves into the allure of the lone wolf, exploring themes of nobility and isolation. Their discussion also highlights the tension between justice and revenge in Reacher's stories. Child reveals his spontaneous writing process and the excitement of passing the series to his brother, Andrew, ensuring Reacher's legacy continues.

Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series, discusses meeting King Charles III, working with Tom Cruise, his ideal love-match for Reacher, and the importance of clarity and conciseness in writing.

Best-selling thriller writer Lee Child, known for creating the iconic Jack Reacher, shares his fascinating journey from a Birmingham boy to a literary sensation. He discusses the complexities of character development, particularly the lone hero archetype embodied by Reacher. Lee reflects on how childhood experiences shaped his storytelling approach and mentions the creative process behind naming his famous character. He also touches on his transition from television to writing and the thrill of engaging with influencers, including the unique experience of being interviewed by a former president.

Lee Child, retiring author of the Jack Reacher book series, reflects on his illustrious career, the Reacher movie and TV franchises, the handoff to his younger brother, his writing process, his love of guitars and cannabis, and what he thinks he might miss in retirement. He discusses the distinction between commercial and literary writing, encounters and frustrations, the role of AI in novel writing, the inspiration behind 'The Secret,' and the complex love life of Richard in the Richard series.

In this special bonus episode Jake and Damian discuss a some key clips in which our guests have shared the impact their teachers had on their high performance journeys.  Listen to the episode to hear the stories shared by Lee Child, Evelyn Glennie, Kelly Holmes and music agent Charlie Pearce. Jake and Damian share and reflect on these inspiring stories and reflect on how teachers have impacted their lives. Thank you too ‘Get into Teaching’ for partnering on this special episode of The High Performance Podcast.- - - - - We have created a FREE resource pack for teachers! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Sign up with your email address to be the first to know when resources are available. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ We are excited to announce a new addition to The Circle: The Monday Motivation Newsletter. The purpose of Monday Motivation is to connect more regularly with you! We want to give Circle members a bit of inspiration, motivation and purpose at the beginning of each week. Whether that is a few key things to consider when facing the upcoming week, reading recommendations or ideas to think about when listening to the weekly podcast episode. We will also be updating you with everything happening in the world of The High Performance.SIGN UP HERE: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/thecircle