🔥 Ready to Get Mentally Tough?

What does it really take to perform under pressure, lead with heart, and stay grounded when everything around you is out of your control?

In this episode, host John Merkus sits down with Australian Survivor contestant, elite football coach, and everyday legend Paul Dee.

Paul shares the mindset he used to survive the island, thrive through adversity, and inspire those around him in the wild and in real life.

This conversation will fire you up to face your own challenges with clarity, purpose, and unshakable resilience.

🎯 Episode Highlights

🎯 How to mentally prepare for discomfort and train your brain for grit
🎯 The nightly reset ritual that kept Paul focused while cold, hungry, and exposed
🎯 What Survivor really teaches about leadership, presence, and purpose
🎯 The surprising motivation behind his application to the show
🎯 Why pushing through the “I don’t feel like it” moments creates greatness
🎯 The role of family, discipline, and perspective when pressure hits

🙋 Who Is Paul Dee?

⚽ High-performance football coach
🏢 Corporate professional with a passion for mindset and sport
🔥 Australian Survivor Season 6 castaway: Brains vs Brawn
👨‍👧‍👦 Devoted dad of two
💪 An unshakable force who leads from the heart and never stops growing

🧠 Mic Drop Moments

“You need to enjoy the really tough moment, because that’s what separates you from the rest.”
“The only excuse is your own motivation. Once the alarm clock goes off, you decide who you want to be.”

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🙏 About Your Host: John Merkus

John is a passionate speaker, transformation coach, and host of Rise and Thrive. He is committed to helping you become your best self. His conversations are thoughtful, energising, and always filled with golden nuggets of wisdom. He brings out the best in every guest and this episode is no exception.

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