Welcome to the Monumental Podcast where high performance meets huMAN truth. Hosted by Pete Hunt, founder of Monumental, this is where thought leaders visionaries and world class performers open up about what really drives them beyond success status and spreadsheets. Guests include global entrepreneurs like Daniel Priestley and Simon Squibb, clinical thinkers such as Erica Komisar and Richard Reeves, sporting legends Tim Henman, Sir Andrew Strauss and Sir Steve Redgrave, and political voices ...
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Jeremy Squibb Podcasts
Financial Life Planner Jeremy Squibb and his guests mull over the key things in life and finance which keep us trapped, unable to move forward, and stuck in a bucket. Each show is a blend between getting your FINANCES in order, and maybe more importantly, to make sense of your LIFE. Disclaimer: This is information, not advice and does not constitute regulated financial advice. You should contact an independent financial planner before taking action. Views are solely those of the individuals ...
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E30 - Erica Komisar - The Inconvenient Truth About Parenting In 2025
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1:04:36Erica Komisar – The Inconvenient Truth about Parenting in 2025 In this thought-provoking episode, Pete Hunt welcomes back psychoanalyst and bestselling author Erica Komisar, following a year of exponential growth in her reach and message, including a recent appearance on The Diary of a CEO. Known for challenging modern parenting ideals, Erica confr…
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E29 - Nick Duffell - Understanding Ex-Boarding School Men's Marriages
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55:30In this powerful episode, Pete Hunt sits down with Nick Duffell, psychotherapist, author, and pioneer of work around boarding school trauma. They explore why so many high-achieving men with these privileged backgrounds feel emotionally stuck, the hidden impact of early survival strategies, and how intimacy becomes one of life’s greatest challenges.…
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E28 - The Monumental Men - What Happens Inside Monumental...
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38:25In a special departure from the usual one-on-one format, host Pete Hunt, Founder of "Monumental", welcomes George, Mike, Oli, Sam, and Ben, a group of Monumental members, for a candid conversation about what really goes on inside Monumental. Together, they discuss how meaningful support, honest dialogue, and putting down the “mask” can transform me…
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E27 - Robin Dunbar – The Science of Male Friendship & Why Men Need a Tribe
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1:00:48Why do so many men lose friendships in midlife? And what does science say about the impact of social isolation on male health and well-being? In this episode Pete Hunt sits down with renowned evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar to explore the biological and social foundations of male friendship. Dunbar, a leading expert in human relationships, e…
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E26 - Kenton Cool – Mastering the Death Zone – 18 Everest Summits and Counting
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1:07:04Join host Pete Hunt as he sits down with seasoned Everest guide Kenton Cool, whose record of 18 summits and elite experience in the death zone speaks for itself, for a candid conversation about leadership, vulnerability, and the hard-won lessons from life at extreme altitude. In this episode, Pete and Kenton discuss: Navigating the Death Zone: Lead…
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E25 - Sam Pelly - The Society Photographer That Turned The Lens Inwards
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53:19Join host Pete Hunt with esteemed society photographer Sam Pelly for an open and deeply reflective conversation about identity, self-expression, and the journey to emotional and creative freedom. In this episode, Pete and Sam discuss: The power of storytelling through photography and how capturing the essence of his subjects has shaped Sam’s career…
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E24 - Freddie Carr - Inside The America's Cup 2024 & The Culture Of An Elite Team
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51:42Join host Pete Hunt as he sits down with Freddie Carr, a six-time America's Cup competitor and winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup in 20224. Freddie opens up about his incredible career, the transition from elite-level sport to life beyond the Cup, and the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way. Pete and Freddie discuss: Navigating life after hi…
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E23 - Bob Skinstad - South African Rugby World Cup winner talks Leadership and Reflection
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1:01:17Bob Skinstad is a former Springbok captain, entrepreneur, and advocate for community-driven change. In this episode, Bob reflects on his extraordinary rugby career, which includes leading South Africa to victory in the 2007 Rugby World Cup and overcoming personal challenges like imposter syndrome. Expect to learn: Bob's most memorable rugby moments…
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E22 - Kevin Ellis - Former Chairman Of PWC on Legacy, Leadership and Resilience
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35:36Kevin Ellis is the former Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC UK & Middle East. In this conversation, Kevin reflects on his journey at PWC spanning nearly four decades. Kevin shares insights on navigating economic uncertainty and embracing failure as a pathway to growth. Expect to learn: How Kevin prioritised mental health and work-life balance. Kev…
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E21 - Will Turner - Headmaster of Ryde School - Unpacking The New Challenges of Education
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58:04Join host Pete Hunt as he delves into all the challenges of education with Will Turner, headmaster at Ryde School on the Isle of Wight (Pete's home Island). Pete and Will cover: The dangers of social media and smartphone use for young people. The future of education in the age of AI and technological advancements. Proposed changes to the curriculum…
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E20 - How Sir Steve Redgrave's 5x Olympic Golden Journey Led To Depression & What He Did About It....A shocking story.
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1:11:36Sir Steve Redgrave is widely considered one of the greatest Olympians of all time, having collected 5 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS over 5 different Olympic Games. You would expect that this kind of achievement would bring nothing but fame and glory. You can imagine my surprise to learn otherwise. In this episode we talk about: - Who Steve Redgrave really is…
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E19 - Understanding Richard Tice - Chairman of Reform UK
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55:10Richard Tice, Chairman of Reform UK, who are set to have a huge say in shaping British Politics for the next 5 years, joins us on the Podcast. Who is Richard Tice? What motivates him? And can the right really be caring? Find out by listening in.... For More Information on Monumental: Monumental - https://monumental.global/ Monumental Testimonials -…
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E18 - The Stiff Upper Lip Mentality - With Alex Renton
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51:21Sharing his personal journey and cover-ups he uncovered, Alex Renton sheds light on what he sees as the darker aspects of prestigious institutions. He discusses the crucial need for early disclosure and intervention to mitigate the lasting scars of abuse. For More Information on Monumental: Monumental - https://monumental.global/ Monumental Testimo…
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E17 - Game, Set & “Journey” with Tim Henman
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48:05Henmania has arrived on The Privileged Man Podcast! I am delighted to dive deep into an exclusive interview with Tim Henman, the iconic former British tennis sensation. Brace yourself for an exhilarating ride through Tim's journey, from his privileged upbringing to the exhilarating highs of his illustrious tennis career. Discover the Tim's secrets …
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E16 - Can you have a healthy relationship with Alcohol? With Ruari Fairbairns
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46:52Join Pete Hunt on "The Privileged Man Podcast" for a compelling episode with Ruari Fairbairns, the innovator of the "One Year No Beer" challenge. In this enlightening session, Ruari recounts his own journey from an alcohol-laden lifestyle to spearheading a movement that challenges our national relationship with the bottle. With frankness and insigh…
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E15 - £600,000 in the Shadows: Kent Bray's Journey from Cocaine Chaos to Change Maker
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57:32In this riveting episode of the podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Kent Bray, a man who's known the thrill of international rugby and the high stakes world of trading with Citi. For the first time, Kent opens up about his remarkable journey, offering listeners an unprecedented glimpse into the highs and lows that have defined his path…
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E14 - How To Thrive In An AI-Driven World with Daniel Priestley
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48:10Dan Priestley is regarded as one of the world's top professional speakers on business, personal branding and entrepreneurship. He is also a best-selling author of the books such as Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution and Oversubscribed to name a few. Dan has also written for Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines as well as being featured i…
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E13 - Has The West Lost The Art Of Parenting? With Dr Erica Komisar
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48:33Dr Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author with 30 years of experience. Erica is also a sought-after psychological consultant, bringing her expertise to clinics, schools, and corporations like Goldman Sachs. Erica has written two highly influential books on parenting and is a media mainstay, appearing on C…
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E12 - Is the term "Toxic Masculinity" in itself Toxic? With Boys and Men Author Richard Reeves
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1:04:19Welcome to episode 12 of "The Privileged Man Podcast," In this episode, we're privileged to have with us Richard Reeves. Richard, a Brit-American, studied at Oxford University and Warwick University, laying a solid foundation for his serving as director of strategy to the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg. After a this experience Richard moved…
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E11 - Boarding School Syndrome - with Dr Joy Schaverien
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51:11Welcome to episode 11 of The Privileged Man podcast with Dr Joy Schaverien. Until her death in Mid 2025, Joy was a Jungian psychoanalyst, psychotherapist and supervisor. In 2015 Joy authored the book “Boarding School Syndrome” where she described common symptoms suffered by those affected by early boarding after extensive research with ex-boarders,…
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E10 - Sir Andrew Strauss - From Glory To Grief To Healing
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39:32Welcome to episode 10 of The Privileged Man podcast with Sir Andrew Strauss. Straussy was a legendary England Cricket Captain becoming one of only three Englishmen to win the ashes both in England and Australia. I start off the podcast getting in as much cricket trivia as possible before settling into a deeper conversation on how Andrew dealt with …
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E9 - Rugby's Great Yoyo with Ex-England Rugby Union Star & Founder of The RPA - Damian Hopley MBE
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56:34Welcome to another special episode of The Privileged Man podcast with Damian Hopley MBE, a former rugby union star for London Wasps and England. Damian or Hoppers as he’s widely known excelled in rugby from a young age, representing his schools of St Benedict and Harrow before moving onto St Andrews and Cambridge where he studied Theology, hence la…
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E8 - Porn, Policy & Politics with Dr Daniel Poulter MP
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31:27I am delighted to be in conversation with Dr Dan Poulter who has been the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich since May 2010. Dan is also a psychiatrist. Between 2012 and 2015 he was a Government health minister with responsibilities including maternity, child health, veteran’s health, NHS procurement, NHS estates, and the NHS workforce. He is…
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E7 - Inside Boarding School Minds: The Journey of Strategic Survival Personalities with Psychotherapist & Author Nick Duffell
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45:25In this episode we delve into the groundbreaking work of Nick Duffell, a renowned expert in the psychological impact of boarding schools. With professional qualifications spanning systemic Family Therapy, Psychosynthesis, Psychoanalysis and Somatic Therapy, Nick has emerged as the trailblazer psychotherapist in understanding the experiences of nume…
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E6 - Mind Games: Unraveling Jonny Wilkinson's & Ben Stokes’ Mentalities, Club Culture, and High-Level Trust – Insights from Celebrity Psychiatrist Dr Phil Hopley
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39:59In episode 6 of The Privileged Man Podcast we welcome Dr Phil Hopley. Phil is a Medical Doctor, Consultant Psychiatrist and is a globally recognised expert in mental health and performance. To top that off, he also walked the walk playing premiership rugby player for Wasps. He currently holds advisory roles with a number of the UK’s leading profess…
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E5 – The £4 Million Gambling Recovery – With Patrick Foster
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54:47Today we welcome Patrick Foster, a former professional cricketer, insurance broker, and independent schoolteacher. His story, however, is not one of seamless victories. Behind the facade of an idyllic upbringing and early accomplishments, Patrick grappled with a pathological gambling addiction that began during his university days. The challenges h…
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E4 – The 30 Year Be-LIE-f Uncovered – With Janet Hogan
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51:30Today I welcome a woman who has been a guiding star in my own journey of self-discovery, Janet Hogan. After discovering The Privileged Man in The Sunday Times, I started to work with Janet who helped me uncover a belief (which I will reveal in this podcast) that held me back for over 30 years. This is not unique to me. We all have a core be-LIE-f t…
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E3 – Redefining Privilege: How I had Everything But Nothing – With Benjamin Fry
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47:25Today, we have another incredible guest, Benjamin Fry. An Eton and Oxford graduate, Benjamin started out his career after film school with work that was distributed by giants HBO and Paramount, he was also a nightlife entrepreneur, and a BBC television presenter. This list of eclectic experiences eventually led him to train as a psychotherapist and…
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E2 – Ex Senior Partner & Global Chairman of Knight Frank on Authentic Leadership – Alistair Elliott
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1:14:35Today I am joined by none other than Alistair Elliott, renowned for his term as the Senior Partner and Group Chairman of Knight Frank, the world's largest privately owned property advisory company. During his tenure, Knight Frank broke record after record financially but also modernised as a company, committing, for example, to be net zero by 2027.…
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E1 – The Male Friendship Problem – With Max Dickins, Author & Comedian
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54:37Today, we have a very special guest, Max Dickins. A man who has traversed the landscape of media and art, leaving a mark on each and every platform he graces, from print to stage, from radio waves to the small screen BUT today he’s here with us in London to discuss something profoundly personal and universally impactful. He's the acclaimed author o…
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Why do we remember the things that go wrong
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1:14:58By Escaping the bucket
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How you play or the result - which matters most
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55:51Jeremy and Terry discuss whether it is the outcome or how you approach it which is the most important thing to focus on. Using football and politics as analogies, they discuss the importance of culture from the top and leadership. Under the microscope this week are Gary Lineker, Boris Johnson, Tina Weeks and Marcelo Bielsa, especially when it comes…
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How Financial Life Planning helped me through my darkest days
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1:01:23The incredibly brave Nel Wilton joins the show this week, recalling her darkest days from 2013 when her beloved husband Del died by suicide, and how she pieced her life back together. This episode discusses grief, suicide, depression, and other mental health issues. Helplines: The Samaritans - 116 123 Mind - 0300 123 3393 (text 86463) NHS 24/7 help…
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How to communicate effectively online
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1:13:43Social Media platform innovator and international keynote speaker joins the show this week with his views on how to communicate effectively online and the importance of learning listening skills. Phil also shares his wisdom and experience as the former World Champion Gin & Tonic maker with the perfect recipe...…
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Phil Calvert, the former Gin and Tonic World Champion joins the show in this special bonus episode and shares all he knows about how to make the perfect drink. Full episode available from 18th JuneBy Jeremy Squibb
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What's the difference between a decision and a choice, how to we arrive at the outcome of each, and which comes from the heart, and which from the head? We segue into football teams, spouses, and even how to pronounce Cornish place names. So how do you get people to become enrolled with you - they need to choose not decide...…
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The fourth key to freedom - enrolment
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1:04:02Rounding off the mini-series The Four Keys to Freedom, we close with enrolment. This is a key episode for groups and organisations trying to get going again in the post-lockdown world 3 key areas to enrolment are: Measured enthusiasm Truthfulness Approachability.By Jeremy Squibb & Terry Mullins
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The 3rd key to freedom - commitment (without attachment)
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1:01:40Aiming for a goal needs commitment, the magic key to this, is commitment without attachment. Building on the previous 2 keys to Freedom, Jeremy and Terry look at how to set the right type of goals, focussing on the process not the outcome. Added bonus - Terry's solution to avoiding shopping with his wife and teenage daughter.…
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Responsibility - the second key to freedom
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52:40No-one is to blame, but everyone is responsible. Taking responsibility is the quickest way not to be let down - Jeremy & Terry discuss these questions: Who am I blaming? What isn't working? What am I putting up with? Who am I complaining to? Do I own my work? Recommended reading - Proft Wise by Jeff Morrill…
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This week we look at Terry's first key to freedom - Integrity and how does it look? 5 questions to reflect on : 1. Do you believe in what you are doing (genuinely)? 2. Do you trust your own word? 3. Is there anything that needs to be said? 4. Do you trust those who have to keep your promises? 5. Is there anything you need to clean up?…
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The 4 Keys To Freedom - with Terry Mullins
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56:35Terry Mullins is back as we look at the 4 keys to freedom (a slight tweak on his '4 Keys to Sales Freedom' course. What really are integrity, responsibility, commitment and enrolment, and how do they shape how we feel about ourselves. We talk about Larry Wingett, Joe Wicks, and how leaving a cat food receipt in the back of the car is the start of t…
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The origins of life planning - with George Kinder
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57:20George Kinder - the father of Life Planning - joins the show to discuss how it all came about, where the inspiration came from, what is still in his own life plan yet to be done, and how we can maybe change the world in our own small way. Find out more about A Golden Civilization Recommended reading : Transforming Suffering Into Wisdom A Golden Civ…
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Chris Fooks is back this week, as we discuss the importance of having a valid will, what can go wrong with them, and what happens if you don't have one at all. www.lacunawills.co.ukBy Jeremy Squibb
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Lasting Powers of Attorney - why you really need them
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44:18Jeremy is joined by Chris Fooks of Lacuna Wills as they discuss the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney, why they are so important, what can go wrong, and how they can make life so easy.By Jeremy Squibb
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What it's like to experience Financial Life Planning
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58:54Terry Mullins recalls his first-hand experience of Financial Life Planning. We talk through his thoughts on George Kinder's 3 questions, and also the impact he saw on Jeremy throughout his journey. He sum's it up beautifully with a single quote... Personal growth in a year is far more important than the percentage growth in your portfolio. Recommen…
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Why should you bother with a budget, and what if all those spreadsheets are just too much hassle? We'll explain what to do and why it may suit you. Be bold with your requests - everyone needs to start somewhere, and even the best like to be asked to help. Fear is future thinking - the misuse of the information you have! Recommended book this week b…
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Limiting Beliefs and our relationship with money
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46:19Cognitive hypnotherapist Russell Davis joins us this week, as we explore where limiting beliefs come from and how they impact on our lives, and also our relationship with money. Find out how the brain works and why we think the way we do. Explore Russell's work at www.russell-davis.com Recommended reading The 7 Stages of Money Maturity - George Kin…
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How to run an Air BnB & The death of the to-do list
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1:06:13Hear from Terry about his experiences and top tips on how to run a successful Air BnB - The Artists Loft in Newlyn It's time for the death of the to-do list. Take control of your diary, freedom of mind, and hours of your day by reflecting on the Zeigarnik Effect. Also - check out the hinge on your Macbook! Recommended books this week : Designing Yo…
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Is money still the last taboo & how children change your perspective
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59:48Jeremy is joined by Terry Mullins again this week as they first take another look at Episode 3 and consider what elements of money are the last taboo. How do children change your perspective on life and what are the important things which you need to remember? Terry recommends Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, as well as starting to think about the differ…
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