What is Hugh Jackman’s 85% rule?

You may know Hugh Jackman as the star of X-Men, The Greatest Showman, and Les Misérables, but did you know that he has a secret to success that involves working less, not more?

That’s right, Hugh Jackman follows the 85% rule, an unofficial guide to life that says we should try hard at things, but not too hard. In other words, we should aim to work at 85% of our capacity, rather than 100%.

But why would he do that, and does it really work? Does the science back up this claim? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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First Broadcast: 10/10/2023

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