motivation

How to Really Be Successful: Aligning Mind and Body

We’ve all heard it: “Get the right mindset and success will follow.”
But what if that’s only half the story?

In truth, success isn’t just a matter of the mind — it’s about alignment. The connection between your thoughts, emotions, and the way you physically carry yourself.

Think about it.

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FMQ 517 How to Really Be Successful

In this short but mighty episode, we explore:

Why mindset alone isn’t enough — and what “body-set” really means

How to align your physiology and psychology so your goals feel inevitable

Simple ways to tap into your “future you” — breathing, posture, tone, gestures — to unlock real, embodied confidence

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How Do I Get Results? It’s Simpler Than You Think

How Do I Get Results? It’s Simpler Than You Think We’ve all been there. You read a book, listen to a podcast, or hear a friend share something and you think: “I know this already.” But deep down, you realise: “I’m not actually doing it.” That’s the heart of this episode: why results don’t come…

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#465 How Do I Get Results

what this episode is about.

I’ll share with you:

Why repetition matters (and why advice keeps showing up until you take action).

The real secret to results: showing up, doing the reps, and letting go of perfection.

How “practice makes permanent,” not perfect.

Why intention and consistency beat intensity every single time.

A simple way to choose one thing that could change everything in your life.

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FMQ 515 How To Consistently Do Your Best

Just a few seconds between tasks can reset your focus, break negative carry-over from the last thing you did, and set the intention for doing your best on the next.

You’ll learn:

Why your “best” should be your baseline, not an exception

How a 2-second pause can change the quality of your whole day

The role of feelings and intention in achieving your personal best

A quick reflection practice to avoid carrying stress from one task into another

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#459 Why You Don’t Succeed and How To

Why do so many people fail to succeed while others break through and create the life they dream of?

In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast, I dive into four powerful questions that can change how you think about success, failure, and the choices you make every day. Are you just settling? Trying to move mountains? Wishing life was easy? Or constantly struggling?

Here’s the thing — success isn’t about either/or. It’s about this AND that.

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#444 The State of I’ve Got This and How To Get It

Want to unlock that confident feeling whenever life throws a challenge your way? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the powerful mindset of “I’ve Got This” – that extraordinary state where confidence and competence come together to help you tackle anything.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
How to tap into unshakeable self-confidence using proven NLP anchoring techniques
The neuroscience behind creating emotional states you can access on demand
My personal journey with anchoring and how it’s transformed my approach to challenging situations
A practical, step-by-step process to create your own confidence anchor using just your thumb and little finger
Why specific, vivid memories are the secret to building powerful anchors that last

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#442 I Can’t Achieve Anything – Here’s How You Can

Episode Highlights:
Why having multiple goals often leads to overwhelm and procrastination
The connection between goal confusion and the feeling of regret
Paul’s proven method for breaking free from the cycle of starting and not finishing
How to prioritize your goals to feel at peace with your choices
The importance of handwriting your goals instead of typing them
Visualization techniques to bring your goals to life and fuel your motivation

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#428 New Year Resolution- What A Dick I Was

New Year Resolution What A Dick I Was I’m Rethinking Resolutions – From Dickishness to Empowerment Hey, welcome back to the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast – your space to dive into the real stuff that makes life better. In today’s episode, we’re shaking things up and rethinking New Year’s resolutions. Ever feel like you’re being…

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FMQ 451 The Red Pen Of Fear

I can remember how it felt and how I hated doing the next piece of homework knowing what was to come. Can you relate to this?

THEN…..

I remembered how my son Luke was encouraged to do well and he did. I’ll share that with you and you may just see how we can motivate others and ourselves to do well and feel great!

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