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Personal Development Mastery: Actionable Wisdom for Self-Mastery#263 Solo episode: Vipassana, an important announcement, and the epilogue of Personal Development Essentials podcast. Welcome to Personal Development Mastery podcast episode 263. This episode holds a unique record: it is the briefest episode of the podcast so far. For the following couple of weeks, the podcast will temporarily go back to having only one episode a week. The reason is I am going to attend a 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat. This will be the first time I am doing something like this - I have been feeling an inner calling to do it for quite a while now; and finally, the right opportunity has arisen. ...2022-11-0303 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 87 - EpilogueFed up of the bullsh!t lies you have been force-fed about manifesting? So are we. With economic shocks and hardships looming on the horizon, now is no time to cower in a corner, paralysed with fear at all the challenges ahead. Now more than ever, is the time to take your personal development seriously. In this momentous finale, Agi and Paul rattle off enough inspirational audio ammunition to bitch slap you out of your matrix-induced slumber so you can stare down the cold hard reality of what hunting down your dreams and living up to your...2022-10-3055 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 86 - Our best books of 2021 (part 2)Agi and Paul discuss the best books they’ve read in 2021. Here are all the books mentioned: AGI: The Daily Stoic (Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman) Chicken Soup for the Soul (Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen) The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer) The Forty Rules of Love (Elif Shafak) Stop Asking Questions (Andrew Warner) No Excuses - The Power of Self-Discipline (Brian Tracy) An End To Upside Down Thinking (Mark Gober) An End To Upside Down Liberty (Mark Gober again) The Truth about COVID-19 (Dr Joseph Mercola & Ronnie Cummins) PAUL: The...2021-12-2139 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 85 - Our best books of 2021 (part 1)Agi and Paul discuss the best books they’ve read in 2021. Here are all the books mentioned: AGI: The Daily Stoic (Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman) Chicken Soup for the Soul (Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen) The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer) The Forty Rules of Love (Elif Shafak) Stop Asking Questions (Andrew Warner) No Excuses - The Power of Self-Discipline (Brian Tracy) An End To Upside Down Thinking (Mark Gober) An End To Upside Down Liberty (Mark Gober again) The Truth about COVID-19 (Dr Joseph Mercola & Ronnie Cummins) PAUL: The...2021-12-2026 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 84 - The power of compounding habitsWe discuss: Our lower self, our default mode Compounding and its power Two ways to keep habits on track Self-discipline and habits “Success is simply a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgement, repeated every day.” ―Jim Rohn --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2021-11-0326 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 83 - Milestone 3 years3 years celebratory episode! Agi & Paul return with a celebratory episode - 3 years ago today we launched this podcast! We discuss: The rookies who followed their enthusiasm Principles, routines, rituals Vision, ideal, compelling future What the future holds “Our contribution to the world is the perfection of our own self.” ―David Hawkins --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2021-09-0441 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 82 - Limiting beliefs revisitedLimiting beliefs revisited Agi & Paul revisit this popular topic and one of their all-time favourites. Our limiting beliefs! Truth vs Assumptions Don't believe a thought you think! Our story of limitation Breaking free from limiting beliefs “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.” ― Henry Ford --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2021-04-1426 min
Personal Development EssentialsEpisode 81 - Exploring the benefits of digital detoxFocus = superpower Distraction = opium for the masses. Notifications + screen time. The philosophical and the practical aspects. Resources: https://medium.com/better-humans/how-to-set-up-your-iphone-for-productivity-focus-and-your-own-longevity-bb27a68cc3d8#2dc6 https://medium.com/better-humans/how-to-create-a-zen-experience-on-your-android-phone-53c4067c1df2 --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW! ———2021-01-2628 minPersonal Development EssentialsEpisode 80 - Crafting a covid comeback in 2021Crafting a covid comeback in 2021 (part 1) Honest self-assessment: where we are in the 7 key areas of life "Without a vision people perish" To be continued... “A comeback is a setback that did its homework, learned the lesson, and then moved forward.” ― Eleanor Brown --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2020-12-1932 minPersonal Development EssentialsWhat can Agi & Paul do for you?Whether you're just starting out in personal development or you've been into it for a while, whether you're a business owner, a startup, a busy mom/dad, or someone who'd like to have more confidence and be able to express yourself authentically... Check this episode out! VALUEABLE RESOURCES Personal Development Mastery podcast Join Agi's mailing list Agi's website/blog Paul's Growth Mindset Movement Paul's travel company Contact Paul “It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this...2020-11-1429 minPersonal Development EssentialsHow to embrace the grind of personal developmentDoes personal development have to be hard? In this episode we discuss a question asked by one of our listeners, Yannis Lalis. The constant grind of personal development and how to approach it. “Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life.” -Jerzy Gregorek --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2020-10-2720 minPersonal Development EssentialsImpostor syndromePeople who struggle with imposter syndrome believe that they are undeserving of their achievements - they feel like a fraud - and that soon enough, people will discover the truth about them. Agi and Paul feel like impostors discussing this, but apparently it's very common to feel like this! "When I won the Oscar, I thought it was a fluke. I thought everybody would find out, and they’d take it back. They’d come to my house, knocking on the door, “Excuse me, we meant to give that to someone else".2020-09-2524 min
Personal Development EssentialsPerfectionismAfter a (short) pause of 4 months during the lockdown, Paul & Agi are back! We talk about perfectionism: is it an advantage or a disease? “If you wait until everything in your life is perfect before you begin something challenging and new, you'll be waiting forever. The best time is Now.” -Bill Phillips “Have no fear of perfection; you’ll never reach it.” -Salvador Dali --------------- Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enj...2020-08-0729 min
Personal Development EssentialsCoronavirus special episode: Lockdown listWe are back for a special "coronavirus" episode to discuss the unprecedented situation we are in. Here are some topics we discuss on this "lockdown list" episode: Shifting our focus from fear and negativity to faith and positivity. At the end of the lockdown, will you be fit or fat? Choose! Our immune system - the only thing that can protect us against coronavirus, and how to enhance it. "Social distancing" or deeper human connections? Now is the time for doubling down on healthy habits and routines. Could this be humanity's "reset button"? What does this...2020-04-0744 minPersonal Development EssentialsSelf education and the "Knowledge Broker Blueprint"We are discussing self-education and the Knowledge Broker Blueprint (KBB). Self-education (being an "autodidact") is fundamental to personal development. If we want to keep becoming a better version of ourselves, we must never stop learning. And in the information age we are, it's easier than ever. The "Knowledge Broker Blueprint" is an online course by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi. It's designed to transform knowledge and self-education into positively impacting lives, while fixing the broken education system. Tony and Dean's vision is to make self-education the new norm. Listen to...2020-02-1936 minPersonal Development EssentialsAction as an antidoteWe are talking about action as an antidote - antidote to anxiety, depression, procrastination, fear. Action is the currency of the universe - get active in your own rescue! "Don't let your learning lead to knowledge. Let your learning lead to action." -Jim Rohn "All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it's impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer." -Niccolo Machiavelli --------------- For...2020-02-0336 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe most impactful books we read in 2019!We are reviewing the books we read in 2019 that made the most impact in our life - the best personal development books that we read last year. If you want to move forward faster and smash your goals in 2020, make sure that you listen to this episode and check out the books that interest you! Here’s the list: 1. Sleep (Nick Littlehales) 2. Stealing fire (Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal) 3. Younger next year (Henry Lodge & Chris Crowley) 4&5. Tools of titans & Tribe of mentors (Tim Ferriss) 6. The magic (Rhonda Byrne) 7. How to fa...2020-01-2043 minPersonal Development EssentialsExpert Mastery: Interview with James NicholsonIn episode 71, Paul is interviewing James Nicholson. James is a Facebook ads specialist, the founder of the business accelerator method, and the author of the book “Expert Mastery”. www.james-nicholson.co.uk james-nicholson.co.uk/book --------------- For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast YouTube: http://bit.ly/PDEyoutube ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2020-01-0646 minPersonal Development EssentialsEnd of year review and how to set your next year up for successEnd of year review and how to set your next year up for success! Wishing you a bountiful holiday season! :) As you might have heard on the previous episode, for a short while we will be releasing the podcast every 2 weeks, rather than every week. "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." -Michelangelo --------------- For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials 2019-12-2335 minPersonal Development EssentialsDaily routines evolvedToday we are revisiting the topic of daily routines, which we first discussed about in episode 6. As we evolve, our routines evolve with us, and we wanted to reflect on it and share our newest findings! And also an announcement: From now on, and for a (brief) period of time, we will be releasing the episodes of our podcast every 2 weeks, rather than every week. Listen to the episode to find out more about this. “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” - Jim Rohn “Routine, in an...2019-12-0936 minPersonal Development EssentialsGrowth Mindset MovementToday we are talking about the growth mindset movement. The growth mindset movement is all about taking ownership, taking responsibility for yourself for that which is within your control, taking it upon yourself to, to improve yourself first. So, do you want to change the world? You change yourself first. You change your own thoughts, your own habits, your own mind, everything in your orbit first. We can do something in our powers and within our range of improving the collective, it doesn't have to be on a massive scale. So I'm not...2019-12-0224 minPersonal Development EssentialsCreating smiles inside and outside: Interview with Dr RJ JacksonI had the real pleasure to be speaking with Dr RJ Jackson. RJ is an award-winning orthodontist in Austin, Texas, and also a life coach for teenagers. He states “as an orthodontist I can create smiles on the outside, but as a life coach I can create smiles on the inside”! Listen to a captivating discussion about teenager coaching and how it's different from parenting. RJ also talks about how social media apply pressure on teens, how parents should look at coaching of their teenage children, about the “Knowledge Broker Blueprint” by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, and much...2019-11-2534 minPersonal Development EssentialsEntrepreneurs mindset expert: Interview with Joe TroddenA fascinating conversation with Joe Trodden, who is a mindset coach with a specific focus on entrepreneurs. He helps them to develop the mindset to go to the next level of strategy and growth and become effective entrepreneurial leaders. Joe talks about the internal map of our mindset, about the defined stages of levelling up the entrepreneurial journey, about the most common mindset blockers to success, and about our “superpower”- our unique abilities that put us into a flow state, and how to leverage this to our advantage. An absolutely absorbing conversation on mindset, flow...2019-11-1852 minPersonal Development EssentialsLife as a rollercoaster: Interview with Liz RotherhamIn episode 65, I am speaking with Liz Rotherham. Liz is a certified mental health instructor, and has just released her book “Life as a roller coaster - the mayhem of bipolar”. She is on a mission to raise awareness on mental health and mental well-being, after having her own personal story of having bipolar and being sectioned. Listen to her fascinating story and to our discussion about the stigma that exists regarding mental health issues, about how important is to raise awareness and identify mental health issues early, and about her charity work and website all supporting her...2019-11-1144 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe property professional: Interview with Kam JohalIn episode 64, Paul and Agi interview the founder of Property Professionals Association, Kam Johal. Kam is an award-winning entrepreneur who’s built and sold multiple businesses, a mentor for the Prince’s trust, a Shik, and Paul’s mentor. Listen to Kam while he talks about his background, the importance of mindset, knowledge versus implementation, how failures are the way to success through reflecting and learning from them, and much more! A fascinating discussion, enjoy! Links: Property Professionals Association: www.theppa.co #personaldevelopmentessentials --------------- For info and shownotes go to per...2019-11-0448 minPersonal Development EssentialsWorld of wisdom and spiritual adventure: Interview with the shaman Northern Deer AlexanderWorld of wisdom and spiritual adventure: Interview with the shaman Northern Deer Alexander About a year ago I interviewed Northern Deer Alexander, who is a shaman, a spiritual teacher, and a healer. The conversation went on for hours, so I split the interview into 4 parts. On episodes 15-16 and 17, I presented the first 3 parts of this absolutely fascinating interview. There was still one part left, which I put in the archives, ready to publish when the time would seem appropriate. And now it is that time! So in today’s episode 63, I am delighted to sh...2019-10-2839 minPersonal Development EssentialsYour success is my success: Interview with Daryl UrbanskiDaryl Urbanski is an entrepreneur, martial artist, speaker, marketing expert, business coach, author, and podcaster. He’s the host of the “Best business podcast”, which has a mission to create 200 new multi-millionaire business owners who solve world problems with entrepreneurship. Listen to a truly fascinating discussion about business, the mindset needed to transition to entrepreneurship, marketing, the ancient secrets of lead generation, empathy, and much more! “You are to the universe like what a wave is to the ocean”. -Daryl Urbanski Links: www.bestbusinesscoach.ca www.darylurbanski.com 2019-10-2152 minPersonal Development EssentialsChallenge your identity: Interview with Kevin BennisonI am delighted to be speaking with Kevin Bennison. Kevin is an entrepreneur, a lifting operations training provider, an award-winning public speaker, a multiple times Tae Kwon Do world champion, and a professional coach and trainer. We talk about personal development, leadership, the emotional challenges of starting a business, and Kevin’s recent massive realisation of what identity is, of who we think that we are. Some of these identities are formed from a very young age, and then without realising it, we believe them, we live within them, and then we reinforce and strengthen th...2019-10-1451 minPersonal Development EssentialsMastermind groups, mark 2Today we are revisiting one of our favourite topics, mastermind groups, which we talked about before in episode 12. Aristotle said "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts", and a mastermind group is a clear proof of this principle. The mastermind is capable to absorb inspired thoughts and power directly through the universal “infinite intelligence”, as Napoleon Hill wrote. Simply put, a mastermind is the fastest way to get to your next level. It's a group of like-minded individuals all forming a cooperative alliance, working together to elevate their game and level up their...2019-10-0720 minPersonal Development EssentialsSuccess & Failure: Interview with Dean FoxIt is my pleasure to speak with Dean Fox, a mind performance specialist, international speaker, business consultant and coach. He talks about his story, when 10 years ago his life spiralled out of control, with one blow after another: bankruptcy, almost fatal accident, deciding to end his life, and the epiphany that changed all that. Dean is very passionate about "success", but not in the sense that many people define "success". Listen as we talk about success, self-development vs. "shelf-development", the book "Think and grow rich", which Dean has read hundreds of times, self-beliefs, and more...2019-09-3051 minPersonal Development EssentialsInspiring life design: Interview with Corinna PhillipsI had the pleasure to speak with Corinna Phillips. Corinna is the founder of “Inspiring Life Design”, and among her other traits, she's a blogger committed to help people design their life and find ways to create financial independence. Corinna is a partner with Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and Russell Brunson in the “Knowledge Business Blueprint” (KBB), an outstanding online course and community, that has the mission to make self-education the new norm. Listen to this fascinating discussion about personal development, side hustles, self publishing using ghost writers, crewing Tony Robbins events, and of course the KBB...2019-09-2347 minPersonal Development EssentialsTime: our most precious, non-renewable asset“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - J.R.R. Tolkien Bruce Lee said: "If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up from." What is time? Can we manage it, or is this an illusion? Time is our most precious asset. A non-renewable resource. We all have 24 hours in a day. Successful people don't prioritise their schedule; they schedule their priorities. That's what makes the difference. Listen to Agi and Paul discuss time; the...2019-09-1633 minPersonal Development EssentialsEpisode 56 - Full life optimisation: Interview with Jamie Keeling (part 2)I have the real pleasure to be speaking with Jamie Keeling, an entrepreneur, business coaching consultant, and fellow podcaster, who likes to kick people in the head! (when doing Tae Kwon Do ;) In this second half of the interview, Jamie talks about his “Optimise me now” podcast, both about learning first-hand from his guests and also about being a knowledge broker sharing the content and creating a legacy. We also talk about coaching, mentoring, the entrepreneur revolution, and common mistakes that businesses could easily avoid, both at start-up level, and at 6-figure wanting to scale to 7...2019-09-091h 15Personal Development EssentialsFull life optimisation: Interview with Jamie Keeling (part 1) I have the real pleasure to be speaking with Jamie Keeling, an entrepreneur, business coaching consultant, and fellow podcaster, who likes to kick people in the head! We talk about Jamie's story and turning point, about the gold medal he got in the Tae Kwon Do world championships and why he thinks it means nothing. Jamie in his unique way describes why we can never "reach" success as such. He talks about being a father of 6, Stoic philosophy, and how "memento mori" helped him with decisions in life. Jamie also shares his thoughts a...2019-09-021h 14Personal Development EssentialsHealth"When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied." - Herophilus --------------- For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast YouTube: http://bit.ly/PDEyoutube ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2019-08-2630 minPersonal Development EssentialsFormer Hong Kong triad member turned motivational speaker: Interview with Chris Thrall I had an outstanding time having this conversation with Chris Thrall! Chris has done some amazing and inspiring feats, like running an ultra-marathon a day for 37 days, or a 120 meter firewalk, and yet he is incredibly humble. We talked about his turbulent past - being a doorman for the Hong Kong triad, and suffering drug psychosis from crystal meth addiction. Chris used chronic addiction as a springboard to achieve all of his life’s goals. In our conversation, Chris talks about balance, mindset, mental health, plant based diet and alkalinity, how we've been li...2019-08-191h 16Personal Development EssentialsFear less live more: Interview with Sue CurrIt is my pleasure to be talking with Sue Curr, an exceptional lady with an inspiring story and message. Sue is an international public speaker and has featured in podcasts and radio shows around the world. She helps and empowers people to fear less and live more, through coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements. Listen to Sue describing her fascinating story and turning point in life. She explains how taking responsibility for our choices in life, stopping the disempowering stories we tell about ourselves, being authentic, courageous, and non apologetic, are all crucial elements to empower us on...2019-08-1248 minPersonal Development EssentialsPolar explorer: Interview with Curtis KnaptonToday I am speaking with Curtis Knapton, a polar explorer in training with "Ice Warrior" who's obsessed with pushing limits. Curtis talks about the expedition, the reasons why he is involved and why we should all become interested. We also discuss climate change, sustainability, plant based diet, and space exploration! Listen to a fascinating discussion with a very inspired individual. And here are the links below to connect and find out more about Curtis and his mission. LINKS: https://www.ice-warrior.com/ https://www.lastpole.co.uk/ https://w...2019-08-0535 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe Hero's JourneyWoohoo!! Episode 50! We are excited and blessed to be achieving this milestone - 50 weeks consistently! In this celebratory episode, we are talking about heroes. We are all heroes. Really. Think about it: you are the protagonist in your adventure - your life! And we all have the potential to live the life of a hero. You're asking how? Listen in and enjoy one of our best episodes (yet ;) “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” ― Joseph Campbell --------------- For al...2019-07-2938 minPersonal Development EssentialsAn attitude of gratitudeToday we’re discussing gratitude. What is it, why should we practice it, and how. The benefits in happiness, health, longevity, self-esteem and optimism. The 4 “A”s to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. How to practice daily gratitude. Thank you for listening! RESOURCES: The gratitude effect - Dr John Demartini Love yourself like your life depends on it - Kamal Ravikant “It’s not joy that makes us grateful - it’s gratitude that makes us joyful.” ― David Steindl-Rast --------------- For info and shownotes go to personaldevel...2019-07-2232 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe science of passion: Interview with Dhru ShahIt is my pleasure to be talking with Dhru Shah, founder of Dentinal Tubules, an online community sharing knowledge and education between dentists. It’s the UK’s (and possibly the world’s) largest dental portal. Dhru’s mission is to ignite passion in people, and he has done extensive research on the science of passion. Listen to this absorbing discussion about what is passion, what are the facets of passion, and the 5 characteristics of passionate people. Dhru explains how can someone fuel or reignite their passion if they’ve lost it, the harmonious versus obsessive passion, and how gr...2019-07-1539 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe power of whyEpisode 47 - The power of “why” “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you found out why.” -Mark Twain What drives us to do what we do in our life? What’s our purpose, our “why”? Today we talk about a life of purpose - why it is important, and about ways there are to help us identify our own purpose. —— For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast S...2019-07-0829 minPersonal Development EssentialsTaking a break from alcoholEpisode 46 - Taking a break from alcohol With Agi having recently completed a 6-month “alcohol-free adventure”, we decided to have a discussion about alcohol. What is it? How much social conditioning is there? Why take a break from it? What are the benefits of 6 months (or even 1 month) of not having any alcohol? This is an episode that hopefully will intrigue some of you to take a step back and look at your relationship with alcohol. Listen to the episode for details! ----- RESOURCES: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ For...2019-07-0130 minPersonal Development EssentialsProcrastinationEpisode 45 - Procrastination We had procrastinated and postponed recording this episode on procrastination for a long time! Why do we procrastinate? Is it normal human behaviour? Are there ways we can stop procrastination? Listen to Agi and Paul as they discuss this intriguing topic. RESOURCES: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator?language=en For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher2019-06-2432 minPersonal Development EssentialsHow to tap into your fears - Life advice from 3 former Royal Marine commandos"We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training." - Archilochus In this episode of Personal Development Essentials, Paul Greig Smith learns from 3 former Royal Marines Commandos, Jack English, Ben Williams and Antony Thompson, to discover how their training helped them develop an unbeatable mindset in the face of adversity. Learn how these guys have had to deal with everything from drug addiction to deaths - in this candid and colourful discussion - they share with you what helped them get through it all and what...2019-06-171h 00Personal Development EssentialsUnleashing the power within! - crewing Tony RobbinsEpisode 43 - Unleashing the power within! - crewing Tony Robbins. Agi recently had his first volunteering experience as a crew member for Tony Robbins’ event “Unleash the power within”. Listen as he speaks with Paul on why he did it, what his learnings and breakthroughs were, and how it feels to be thanked by 12,000 people! Being an usher, serving and leading at the same time, celebrating with each and every one of 300 people after they walked on hot coals, meeting and connecting with exceptional people - and so much more is discussed in this episode! ...2019-06-1032 minPersonal Development EssentialsInterview with Cosimo Marraffa, a funeral orator with heartIt is my pleasure to be talking with Cosimo Marraffa, a public speaker with a very unique niche: he is a funeral orator. We discuss, amongst other things, his experience of crewing Tony Robbins’ UPW and stepping up into a leadership role, his reasons for wanting to become a trainer and a coach, and how he became a public speaker in funerals. Having delivered more than 400 funeral speeches, he shares his experiences about death, how people cope with the loss of a loved one, and the lessons he has learned from this. There’s a hindsight perspective of w...2019-06-0335 minPersonal Development EssentialsYour environment, energy, and elementEpisode 41 - Your environment, energy, and your element Your immediate environment, your energy, and whether or not you're in your element, and how all these factors feed into each other. For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast YouTube: http://bit.ly/PDEyoutube ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ———2019-05-2731 minPersonal Development EssentialsInterview with Wim Hof's instructor, Emma Estrela CorrieIt is my pleasure to be talking with Emma Estrela Corrie, #1 female instructor of Wim Hof method in the world! Listen to her as she explains the Wim Hof method, talks about her story and her ‘lightning moment’, discusses breath work and cold exposure, and the connection between the mind, the body, the breath, and our spiritual side. A fascinating conversation, hope you enjoy and find it valuable :) If you haven't listened to episode 31, where I describe my own personal Wim Hof experience, you are missing out! LINKS: EMMA: www.emma...2019-05-2037 minPersonal Development EssentialsNetworksYou may have heard the phrase "your network is your net worth", or the phrase "it's not who you know, but who knows you." Join Agi and Paul in a discussion about networks, the people we surround ourselves with, the power of opposing skillsets, and other fascinating topics. People are the greatest resources that we have - provided that we use these resources in the right way. #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast YouTube: http://bit.ly...2019-05-1329 minPersonal Development EssentialsBelief bound mind: Interview with Aaron TimmsAaron Timms is the author of the Amazon #1 best selling book "Belief bound mind", where he describes his extraordinary story: from losing loved ones and breaking his back in a terrible accident & given the diagnosis that he would be a paraplegic and spend his life in a wheelchair - to complete healing of both mind and body. Aaron takes us on a journey of describing the tragic life changing event, and then the miracle of his healing. Aaron used the power of his mind, visualising and affirming his beliefs that he would heal. He is a firm...2019-05-0658 minPersonal Development EssentialsInterview with Chuck Hogan, one of Tony Robbins' senior trainersToday I am truly honoured and grateful to be speaking with an outstanding and inspiring person, Chuck Hogan, who (amongst his many other traits), is one of Tony Robbins’ senior trainers. Listen to his insightful and empowering message, as he talks about having an attitude of gratitude, cultivating the art of fulfilment, thriving in our lives rather than surviving, mapping our emotions, developing our self-love, and much more. Chuck has an outstanding loving energy, and this effortlessly flows through what he says and how he says it - have a listen (or a vi...2019-04-291h 03Personal Development EssentialsMoonshot & your life's ultimate visionEpisode 36 - Moonshot & your life's ultimate vision A moonshot is the plan for your life, your life’s task - your ultimate vision. It should thrill and excite you and also scare you in an equal measure! It is the impact you have on your community. A fascinating discussion about our “chief aim” in life - why is it important, how do you find it, how to work towards achieving it. Enjoy listening! This is the first episode we’ve actually recorded on video - thank you to Michael Shaw! For info and...2019-04-2232 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe power of intentionIn episode 35 we discuss the power of intention. From the common definition of intention as a strong aim to produce a desired outcome, to the ancient shamanic definition of intention as an energy field permeating and being connected to everything. We talk about why intention is so powerful and how we can take specific actions to harness this power and use it to our advantage. A fascinating episode - have a listen! For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/P...2019-04-1531 minPersonal Development EssentialsLiving in the MatrixIn episode 34 we discuss living in the Matrix. Is what we perceive with our senses the truth, or it is just our own reality? What is this system that we are all part of? Are we 'plugged' into it? And if we are, can we 'unplug'? Listen in to a fascinating discussion ;) For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscri...2019-04-0831 minPersonal Development EssentialsTime in natureIn episode 33 we discuss spending time in nature. The benefits are vast, and they range from mental wellness to increased vitality to being happier! We talk about the profound changes and the connection to our spirituality that can achieved by being in nature, and also about the "shinrin-yoku", the Japanese technique of forest bathing. And a very important thing: Don't wait to go to a forest to practice all these - having your lunch outside on a bench or stepping on the grass barefoot is a great start! For info and shownotes go t...2019-04-0125 minPersonal Development EssentialsShe rises: Interview with Denise MortimerEpisode 32- Interview with Denise Mortimer. Denise is a "fabulousness finder", a very positive and energetic person who's passionate about helping others to connect with and live their potential. She is an inspirational keynote speaker and a business mentor, empowering other women to step up and build a business. We talk about people's unfulfilled potential, positive psychology, the imprint we have from our childhood, meditation, "hedonic" and "eudemonic" happiness, amongst other things! LINKS & RESOURCES http://www.denisemortimer.com For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com2019-03-2535 minPersonal Development EssentialsWim Hof experienceIn episode 31 we discuss the Wim Hof method. Agi visited Wim Hof’s event in London and he shares the experience with Paul and all you. The spiritual experience, the breathing exercise, the deep meditative state, the joy and bliss, and then… the ice bath! A fascinating discussion about an extraordinary inspirational individual and his mission - enjoy! LINKS & RESOURCES Wim Hof demonstrating his breathing technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW1C_3OXhEs Official website: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials 2019-03-1834 minPersonal Development EssentialsReflection(s)Episode 30! Incredible how quickly time goes! Less than 9 months ago, the idea for the “Personal development essentials” podcast was conceived! Quickly after the initial idea, the manifestation of it implemented through our actions! In today’s episode we will talk about the importance of reflecting back on our lives. Which parts of our lives must we be looking at, documenting, and reflecting on? And how often? We also talk about our own reflection on this podcast, and our thoughts about the next 30 episodes :) For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials List...2019-03-1134 minPersonal Development EssentialsThe most motivational episode yet!Welcome to the most motivational episode we’ve recorded yet! Today we are discussing motivation - the reasons for acting/behaving in a certain way. What’s the difference between external and internal motivation? How do our reasons for wanting something affect our motivation levels, and how can we increase them? How is motivation different from inspiration? Delve into a fascinating discussion - take our word for it! For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on: iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher2019-03-0430 minPersonal Development EssentialsAn introduction to Stoicism, part 2!In Personal development essentials podcast episode 28, Agi and Paul continue their conversation about Stoic philosophy. They discuss about how expectations can be obstacles to living, about the concept of living immediately, as well as on how the “premeditation of evil” can help us deal with our fears. They also talk about the “Memento Mori” concept - the practice of reflecting on our own mortality - and how essential it is to live our lives being conscious of it, rather than trying not to think about it. LINKS & RESOURCES: https://dailystoic.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book...2019-02-2530 minPersonal Development EssentialsPassion to succeed: Interview with Craig WhiteIn Personal development essentials podcast episode 27, I am talking with Craig White of “Passion to Succeed”. Craig is a successful serial entrepreneur, a vibrant public speaker, a fellow podcaster, a proud dad, and the world’s most passionate master coach! He discusses with me why passion is the most important ingredient of success, about his mission in life, and shares some highlight of his public speaking and coaching experiences. We also talk about the phenomenal 2-day personal development event that Craig is organising in London, on 6th and 7th of April 2019: http://bit.ly/passio...2019-02-1840 minPersonal Development EssentialsAn introduction to StoicismIn this episode, we discuss Stoic philosophy, or Stoicism. Don’t let the term “philosophy” discourage you; Stoicism is some of the greatest wisdom in history. Many of the world’s peak performers, entrepreneurs, billionaires, and leaders use it daily. We discuss some of the core stoic concepts and their relevance to modern life, along with a number of resources that we hope will give you a glimpse into this fascinating way of approaching life. LINKS & RESOURCES: https://dailystoic.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97411.Letters_from_a_Stoic ...2019-02-1131 minPersonal Development EssentialsConfidence coaching: Interview with Natalie BaileyNatalie has an intriguing story. She transformed from working 3 jobs and being tired, miserable and broke, to a successful entrepreneur, property developer, public speaker and confidence coach. We talk about how education and mentorship helped her develop, about her vision to use property as a vehicle to bring people together, and about the methods she used herself to grow her own confidence and transform. We also talk about her prolific social media presence, the importance of finding your calling, and how she works with individuals to help them grow their confidence. LINKS: Natalie Arabella...2019-02-0443 minPersonal Development EssentialsSelf confidence and belief”Personal development essentials”, episode 24. In this episode we discuss about self-confidence and belief. What is self-confidence? How do our beliefs affect our confidence? Why is it that some people seem to be more confident? We also discuss skills we can all use to build our confidence and trust more in ourselves! LINKS & RESOURCES: Amy Cuddy TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com #personaldevelopmentessentials Listen on iTunes: http...2019-01-2829 minPersonal Development EssentialsInterview: Chris BranchIn this episode I am interviewing Chris Branch, a successful osteopath who is passionate about personal development. We are discussing why it is important to live an intentional life, what is minimalism and its usefulness, and the benefits of practicing daily meditation. We also explore the topic of habits. If you think about it, our life is the sum of our habits, and if we want to change our lives we need to take a careful look at our habits. Chris explains how to establish a new habit and how to make it stick. Finally...2019-01-2150 minPersonal Development EssentialsFear"Personal development essentials” episode 22, and today we are discussing fear. Some people say that "fear" stands for "False Evidence Appearing Real", a nice catchy acronym. Is that true? Are our fears true? Where do they come from and what is their purpose? Are they useful or do they hold us back, and in what ways? How can we overcome our fears? #personaldevelopmentessentials podcast Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Alternatively, you can listen through: Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast Soundcloud: ht...2019-01-1424 minPersonal Development EssentialsHow to win friends and influence people"Personal development essentials”, episode 21. "How to win friends and influence people" is a classic book (1936) by Dale Carnegie. We use the principles described in the book as cues to discuss what influence is, why is it so important, and how we can utilise simple techniques in our interactions with others, to be more likeable, win them, and be able to influence them. LINKS & RESOURCES: A good summary of the book can be found in this blog post: https://agikeramidas.com/2018/03/09/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/ #personaldevelopmentessentials podcast Listen on...2019-01-0729 minPersonal Development EssentialsAgi and Paul interview each other!"Personal development essentials” podcast, episode 20! It feels marvellous having published 20 episodes already; honestly, it doesn’t feel so long ago when we were planning the launch of the podcast! In this episode, we decided to do something different. Agi and Paul take turns interviewing each other, so we can share a bit of our background with the listeners - and also with each other! We talk about what personal development means to us, and why we are so passionate about it. We also discuss our own personal “milestones” in our lives that changed our mindset and propelled our grow...2018-12-3130 minPersonal Development EssentialsLimiting beliefsIn episode 19, we are discussing limiting beliefs. What are they? How are they formed? Why are they important to us and how do they affect our decisions and actions? And most importantly, how can we overcome them? #personaldevelopmentessentials podcast Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/PDEpodcast Alternatively, you can listen through: Stitcher: http://bit.ly/PDEstitcher Spotify: http://bit.ly/PDEPodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/PDEsoundcloud ——— If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ——— “Whether you believe you can or you can't, you...2018-12-2430 minPersonal Development EssentialsMake it happen: Interview with Will Polston"Personal development essentials”, episode 18: We are interviewing the founder of the Elite Network, Will Polston, who is a TEDx speaker and the youngest British man to be a member of the international coaching federation. Will Polston is on a mission to empower 1 billion people to unlock their potential and “make it happen”! Listen to this remarkable discussion with Will, as we are talking about everything from goal setting, daily routines, accountability, to the Elite network, the “Personal development event of the year 2018” and much more! LINKS & RESOURCES: https://the-elite-network.co.uk/ http://make-it-ha...2018-12-171h 04Personal Development EssentialsInterview: Northern Deer Alexander (part 3)"Personal development essentials" podcast episode 17! Today is the last part of the interview with the founder of “World of wisdom and spiritual adventure”, Northern Deer Alexander. Northern Deer Alexander is a shaman, a spiritual teacher and a healer. In this third and last part of the interview, he talks about what is meditation, and what techniques we can all use to begin or improve our meditation practice. You will also listen about what is internal dialogue, where it comes from, and how we should approach it. Finally, Alexander gives information about his spiritual school and how...2018-12-1041 minPersonal Development EssentialsInterview: Northern Deer Alexander (part 2)"Personal development essentials" podcast episode 16! This is part 2 of the interview with the founder of “World of wisdom and spiritual adventure”, Northern Deer Alexander. Northern Deer Alexander is a shaman, a spiritual teacher and a healer. In this episode, he explains why so many people today have problems with their relationships, and he describes how a relationship should be from a spiritual point of view. You will also find out how can we improve on our relationships, and finally Alexander explains what Tantra is and how we can utilise it. You can find m...2018-12-0339 minPersonal Development EssentialsInterview: Northern Deer Alexander (part 1)"Personal development essentials" podcast episode 15! Today we are interviewing the founder of the “World of wisdom and spiritual adventure”, Northern Deer Alexander. Northern Deer Alexander is a shaman, a spiritual teacher and a healer. In this first part of the interview, you will listen about his fascinating story on how he became who he is. He explains what is shamanism, what the term “spiritual” really means, and about his healing interventions. You will also understand his perspective about why so many people today struggle with health problems and also with money problems. And you will find out...2018-11-2644 minPersonal Development EssentialsMy intention governs my attentionIn this episode we are discussing our focus, this awesome power we have, and how it determines the actions we take and the results we achieve in our life. Why is it so important? Can we be in control of this power, and if so, how? — If you enjoy our podcast please Subscribe, Rate, and Review! — “All the activity in the Universe is generated by intention. Intent is the force of nature. It maintains the balance of all the universal elements and forces that allow the universe to continue to evolv...2018-11-1930 minPersonal Development EssentialsWhat's the point of personal development?Today we are discussing what is the point of personal development? Can we change? Can we improve? Or we are who we are? Listen as Agi and Paul share their thoughts on why to develop oneself, and how this developing is not just personal improvement, but also collective. #personaldevelopmentessentials — If you enjoy our podcast please Subscribe, Rate, and Review! — “The aim of life is self-development. To realise one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for.” - Oscar Wilde (The picture...2018-11-1231 minPersonal Development EssentialsMastermind groupsToday we are talking about mastermind groups. Napoleon Hill defines a mastermind group as “the coordination of knowledge and effort in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definitive purpose”. Listen about the importance of a mastermind group and why you should consider joining one! — If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! — "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." - Aristotle 2018-11-0530 minPersonal Development EssentialsJournalingToday we are talking about journaling - writing down thoughts, ideas, reflection, tasks, things we’re grateful for - anything! Capturing our thoughts, crystallising our intentions for the day, recapping our wins and lessons from the day. Listen to find out as we share techniques and benefits of journaling. ----- If you enjoy our podcast please subscribe, rate, and review! ----- “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” - Benjamin Franklin 2018-10-2930 minPersonal Development EssentialsAffirmations10th episode of “Personal development essentials” podcast! Today we are talking about affirmations. Affirmations -declarations of our intention- are a very useful tool in our personal development. We discuss why to use affirmations, how they work, what is the benefit of using them daily, and we share with you some of our own personal affirmations! ------- Please subscribe, rate, and review! ------- “Any thought that is passed on to the subconscious often enough and convincingly enough is finally accepted.” - Robert Collier ...2018-10-2231 minPersonal Development EssentialsPassion, purpose, processesIn this episode, Paul and Agi (in a rather improvisational episode!) talk about how to harness your passion and your purpose, and the power of processes in order to achieve your ambitions. ------- If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review! “Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.” - W. Clement Stone 2018-10-1529 minPersonal Development EssentialsGoal settingIn this episode, Agi and Paul talk about the importance of goal setting. Why should we set any goals at all? What is S.M.A.R.T. goal setting? How can set realistic yet challenging goals? What are the benefits of doing so? Here are some of our favourite quotes regarding goals and goal setting: “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” - Napoleon Hill “A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at." - Bruce Lee 2018-10-0830 minPersonal Development EssentialsAwaken your Alpha: interview with Adam Lewis WalkerEpisode 7 - Awaken your Alpha: interview with Adam Lewis Walker. Adam is a TEDx speaker, a coach and a mentor, he runs a successful podcast with over 300 episodes published called "Awaken your Alpha", and he is about to release a book. In this interview find out about Adam and his journey, dealing with a life-changing injury, following a life-long dream of moving to USA, and becoming an inspiring presence for others. Listen about his new book, being released on October 3rd, and how you will benefit from reading it. Links: 2018-10-0134 minPersonal Development EssentialsDaily routinesIn today's episode, Agi and Paul talk about daily routines. Our daily habits, and how they compound over time to lead us to success (or failure). We all have some habits that we follow. A question to ask ourselves is "do my habits empower me or do they limit me?". Listen in this episode for some of our favourite simple daily routines and the benefits they can bring if practiced with consistency. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review it on iTunes! For info and shownotes go t...2018-09-2429 minPersonal Development EssentialsMeditationWhat is meditation? Some people believe it is related to religion - but it's not. Other people believe it's a "hippy new age" thing - it's not that, either. In this episode, Agi and Paul discuss the practice of meditation, the misconceptions, the benefits it offers, and they offer some easy techniques (even smartphone apps!) that we can all use to start practicing meditation in our lives! For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com Subscribe, rate, and review! ------- "Exercise gives us health of the bo...2018-09-1720 minPersonal Development EssentialsInternal dialogue and the mindIn this episode, Agi and Paul discuss the voice inside our heads - our constant internal dialogue. Most people completely identify with it; the voice is there all the time, so we associate with the internal dialogue, we don’t even question it - we accept it as our self. But is the voice who we truly are? Are we our mind? Or is the mind just another organ of the body, like our heart or our eyes or our hands? For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com Subscribe, rate, and review! 2018-09-1030 minPersonal Development EssentialsJust in time learningIn this episode Agi and Paul talk about “just in time learning” - getting laser focused with your learning (reading, listening) when you need it, to get the right results for when you need them. There are no limits to your learning - so how far do you want to go in your life? Get the right answers to your questions at the right time, wherever you are in life. For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com Subscribe, rate, and review! ------- "Once you stop l...2018-09-0225 minPersonal Development EssentialsGrowth mindsetGrowth mindset is at the root of any personal development. It is the very foundation and it stems from belief: the belief that we can change and improve our lives. Unless we have a growth mindset, we won’t even start our self-development path. Growth mindset is to never settle; to always strive for improvement, for growth, for more in our lives. In this episode, Agi and Paul talk about a growth mindset and the strategies we can use to awaken and cultivate it. For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com Subscribe, rat...2018-09-0224 min
Personal Development EssentialsIntroductionWelcome to the Personal Development Essentials podcast, episode 1. In this episode your hosts Agi and Paul give an introduction about what this new podcast is going to be about, why they decided to start it, and what benefits they wish to share with the listeners. The personal development essentials podcast is produced every Monday morning (7am UK time). For info and shownotes go to personaldevelopmentessentials.com Subscribe, rate, and review! ------- “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in...2018-08-3022 min