Paul Wood drifted into drugs and petty crime as a teenager. At 18, during a drug-fuelled confrontation, he killed a man who had supplied him with methamphetamine. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Wood eventually made the decision to rebuild himself. He began studying, confronting his behaviour, and taking responsibility for his actions. He completed a bachelor's degree inside, then a master's degree, and ultimately earned a PhD while still incarcerated.

When he was released from prison 11 years after his sentence, he describes the journey as an escape not just from prison walls but from fear, ego, addiction, and the belief that he was powerless over his circumstances.

Today, Paul Wood is a psychologist, author, and sought-after speaker, helping individuals and organisations develop resilience, accountability, and mental toughness, using his own life as proof that radical change is possible.

Better Never Stops explains evolutionary origins and neuroscience behind our human desire to strive for continual improvement, and how to harness this drive in just 21 days for positive change in our lives.

How do we escape the Gilded Cage in a world with 24/7 access to super-stimulants? What can the CIA and FBI teach us about relationships and how do we apply that to our own lives? How do we live the Prayer of Serenity and embrace criticism? How do we improve our discipline and tenacity? How do we embrace a gold-medal mentality?

How do we live our values consistently?

Once you get a handle on some of these concepts and questions, you can, truly, live your best life.