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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex – The Motivation Manifesto – Brendon Burchard

Annoyed by your self-doubt and distractions? The noise that keeps you from reaching your potential? Okay, so yeah. Me too

Member of the British royal family

• Archewell Foundation (Philanthropy): Meghan and Prince Harry founded this non-profit to support communities in need, focusing on, as they describe, “showing up” and “doing good”.
  • Charitable Impact: The foundation has provided, in part, millions of COVID-19 vaccines and served tens of thousands of meals.
  • Advocacy: Focuses on mental health, digital civil rights, and supporting vulnerable women and families
• Book: The Bench
• Latest project: Harry and Meghan, via their company Archewell Productions, are reportedly teaming up with the production duo behind Gossip Girl and The O.C., Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, for an “upstairs-downstairs drama set in the high-flying equestrian town of Wellington, FL, which revolves around the messy dynamics between two rival teams and the families that lead them

Ryan Reynolds – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson

I endorse the book’s blunt philosophy and practical mindset (dead-pan humour)

Canadian-American actor, entrepreneur and film producer

Latest project: Ryan Reynolds is actively developing new Deadpool material, confirming in April 2026 that he has written scripts for the character’s return to the MCU, likely as a supporting character rather than a lead in a standalone film. His ongoing projects also include the continued docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, renewed through 2029

Maximum Effort (Marketing Agency & Production): 

The Concept: A creative agency and production company that makes advertising “as entertaining as film”.

Strategy: Known for “fast advertising”—creating reactive, high-humor, low-budget ads that respond to cultural moments within 48 hours.

Key Work: Developed viral campaigns for his own ventures and partners like Match.com and 1Password

Podcast Series: He voiced the lead in the podcast series The Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure (2021).