Coffee With Dan

Dan Meredith
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Welcome to my world, where action beats perfection, bullsh*t gets called out, and you finally get the kick up the arse you need to win at life AND business. Author of How To Be F*cking Awesome* and How To Be F*cking Happy, Dan Meredith brings you raw, real, no-fluff wisdom that actually gets results. No airy-fairy boll*cks. No gatekeeping. Just brutally honest, laugh-out-loud content that helps you: 🚀 Get sh*t done 💪 Build resilience, tenacity & confidence 🎯 Create a business and a life that actually makes you happy 📈 Grow faster with less overthinking 🙌 Live on YOUR terms Expect rants, raves, real talk, lessons from the trenches, and practical-as-hell tools you can use today. Oh, and the odd motorbike and boxing, pizza reference, and sweary pep talk too. If you’re done with playing small and ready to be fucking awesome and happy, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe and let’s go.

  1. 17. Juli

    40: The Power Of Community

    Most people think they need more motivation. More discipline. A better strategy. Sometimes... You just need better people around you. In this episode, Jay and I talk about something that's become more important than ever... Community. Not the fluffy, motivational kind. Real communities. The people who tell you to get back on track when you've disappeared. The people who celebrate your wins without making it about themselves. The people who remind you who you are when you've forgotten. Whether it's business, fitness, gaming, boxing, parenthood or just life in general, we've both realised the same thing... Doing everything on your own is overrated. We talk about why so many people isolate themselves when they're struggling, why accountability works far better than relying on motivation, and why some of the best friendships either of us have came from complete strangers on the internet. Along the way we also cover: Why purpose and community are two of the biggest predictors of happiness and longevity.The difference between taking from a community and contributing to one.Why consistency always beats intensity.How online communities became real-life friendships.The simple weekly habit Jay is using inside his new community.Why asking for help is often the strongest thing you can do.The biggest mistake people make when trying to improve their lives. One thing that really stood out... Most people think they need more information. In reality, they usually just need people who won't let them quit. If you've been trying to do everything alone... This one's for you. In this episode00:00 - Why this conversation matters now more than ever 01:00 - Jay's new Thrive at 40 community 02:10 - Why purpose and community increase happiness 03:00 - The lone wolf myth 04:00 - Gaming communities and finding lifelong friends 05:30 - Why every interest has a community 06:45 - Accountability vs motivation 08:15 - The power of not disappearing after a setback 10:00 - Dan's Coffee With Dan burnout post 12:00 - Why strangers often become your biggest supporters 13:30 - Success leaves clues 15:00 - Why people disappear when things get hard 17:00 - The boring habits that actually change lives 18:30 - Why consistency always wins 20:00 - Finding your people online 22:00 - Building friendships offline 24:00 - Boxing, gyms and meeting people later in life 26:00 - Why showing up matters more than confidence 28:00 - Being vulnerable enough to ask for help 30:00 - Give more than you take 32:00 - Scarcity vs abundance 33:30 - Marks & Spencer somehow gets mentioned again 35:00 - Stop trying to fix everyone 36:30 - Why people often just need someone to listen 38:00 - Final thoughts on finding your people

  2. 10. Juli

    39: The Lie That's Keeping You Stuck

    If you've ever caught yourself saying... "I'll do it when things calm down." "I'm just not feeling motivated today." "Now isn't the right time." ...this episode is for you. Matt and I got into a conversation about excuses, discipline and why so many people end up talking themselves out of the life they actually want. Now before anyone starts shouting at us... We're not talking about genuine burnout, mental health struggles or life kicking you square in the teeth. We've both been there. What we're talking about is all the little conversations we have with ourselves every single day that slowly pull us away from the things we say matter. Because here's the uncomfortable truth... Excuses nearly always sound reasonable. In fact, most of them are. The problem is they don't move your life forward. We talk about why hard work has somehow become a dirty phrase online, why comfort quietly keeps people stuck, how social media has made complaining fashionable, and why waiting until you feel like doing something is one of the quickest ways to stay exactly where you are. Along the way we also get into: Why turning forty-five has made me think differently about time.The danger of putting emotion ahead of action.Why your future self is relying on the decisions you're making today.What happened after one of the hardest periods of my life.Why successful people still spend huge chunks of their day doing things they don't particularly want to do.The difference between having a valid reason and using it as an excuse.Matt also shares one of my favourite lines we've had on the podcast: "Put action on a pedestal, not emotion." Simple. Brilliant. True. If you're waiting to feel motivated before you start... You might be waiting forever. Sometimes you simply have to crack on. In this episode00:00 - Birthday reflections and getting older 02:45 - Why life feels more peaceful with age 04:40 - The topic: excuses and doing what needs doing 06:05 - Why hard work isn't the enemy 07:00 - "Put action on a pedestal, not emotion" 08:45 - Why momentum beats motivation 10:00 - How badly do you actually want it? 12:00 - The conversations we have with ourselves every day 14:00 - Why growth requires doing things you don't enjoy 15:30 - Has modern life become too comfortable? 18:10 - Why business has never been easier than it is today 20:30 - Dan's dad, phone boxes and what real graft looked like 23:00 - Hard work vs smart work 25:00 - Every excuse is probably valid... now what? 27:00 - The danger of comfort zones 30:00 - Success doesn't magically make you happy 33:00 - Why the destination never feels how you imagined 35:00 - Imagine someone's watching your day 36:30 - Showing up when life falls apart 39:15 - Why the hardest seasons often create the biggest breakthroughs 42:30 - "When you pass the blame, you pass the power." 44:00 - Final thoughts: stop waiting and start moving

  3. 3. Juli

    38: Growing Old (Dis)gracefully

    We were supposed to be talking about getting older. Instead, we somehow ended up discussing Marks & Spencer, Amazon purchases we definitely didn't need, why your back can go while painting a deck, and the strange point in life where staying home genuinely sounds like the better option. But underneath all the piss-taking, there was actually something worth talking about. Getting older isn't nearly as bad as people make out. You stop caring about impressing people. You stop pretending to enjoy things you don't. You realise you don't need twenty mates, just a handful of good ones. You become a lot more protective of your time, your energy and where you spend your limited supply of fucks. Laura talks about changing careers and identities, why she finally stopped worrying about what other people expected from her, and why she's perfectly happy not having children despite everyone else's opinions. We also get into why making friends gets easier and harder at the same time, why we're both strangely obsessed with M&S these days, and why getting older might actually be one of the best things that ever happens to you. Turns out growing older isn't about giving up. It's about finally becoming comfortable being yourself. If you've ever caught yourself getting excited about new pillows, quality cotton clothing or a quiet Friday night... Congratulations. You're one of us now. Follow Dan Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Follow Laura Instagram: @laura_evolvedher Coffee With Dan New episodes every week. Timestamps00:00 - Laura accidentally joins looking naked 01:30 - Why getting older is actually a privilege 03:00 - The unexpected joy of Marks & Spencer 04:45 - When fabric quality suddenly matters 08:20 - How easily we injure ourselves now 10:00 - Keeping up with technology as you age 12:15 - Learning new skills instead of resisting change 14:15 - Why saying "no" gets easier every year 15:00 - "I'm enjoying my mortgage tonight" 16:00 - Amazon, bargains and buying things you don't need 18:30 - Good programmes vs background programmes 21:45 - Why we genuinely care less what people think 23:30 - Dating when you're older 24:30 - Bigger problems bring better perspective 27:00 - The friendships that actually last 29:00 - Choosing not to have children 31:00 - GCSEs, pressure and things that don't matter anymore 32:00 - Failure becomes less frightening 34:30 - Is it harder to take risks when you're older? 36:00 - You're never too old to reinvent yourself 39:00 - Why confidence changes with age 40:45 - Wishing people insignificance 42:00 - Your supply of fucks is limited 44:00 - Laura's new identity and evolving over time 45:30 - Final thoughts

  4. 26. Juni

    37:Man To Man: Why We Don't Ask For Help

    We've all done it. Tried to carry everything ourselves. Not because we enjoy suffering, but because we don't want to be a burden. We don't want to inconvenience anyone. We don't want people thinking we can't cope. Turns out that's bollocks. Recently, I had a launch coming up. We'd done the work. We'd built the thing. We'd spent months getting everything ready. Then Sarah asked me a very simple question. "Why haven't you asked your mates to help?" Because they're my mates. I didn't want to be "that bloke" who only gets in touch when he wants something. So she made me do it. I messaged ten friends. All ten said yes. Not only that, they went above and beyond. Some of the emails they wrote about me genuinely caught me off guard. It also made me realise something. Every time we refuse to ask for help, we're often stopping someone else from doing something kind. Matt and I also get into why so many men would rather chew their own arm off than admit they're struggling. Why being "self-made" is complete bullshit. Why your mates probably care more than you think they do. And why asking for help doesn't make you weak. It makes you human. If you're the sort of person who always says "I'm fine" when you're anything but... I reckon this one's worth an hour of your time. Follow Dan Meredith Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Follow Matt Hall Instagram: @matthallofficial Contact the podcast coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com

  5. 19. Juni

    36: Dan's Birthday Message

    This week's episode is a little different. No guest. No business breakdown. No marketing strategy. Just Dan. As he turns 46. Looking back over the last year, Dan shares some honest reflections on one of the most challenging periods of his adult life, what helped him get through it, and why he's now happier, calmer and more at peace than he's ever been. From heartbreak and rebuilding, to asking for help, leaning on friends, rediscovering joy and learning how to stop carrying everything alone, this is a conversation about what happens when life punches you in the mouth and how you find your way back. Dan also reflects on: The unexpected success of How To Be Fucking AwesomeBuilding Coffee With Dan into a global communityWhy asking for help changed everythingLearning to say no without feeling guiltyThe difference between 36-year-old Dan and 46-year-old DanWhy most people wait too long to be themselvesGaming, Space Marine 2 and finding joy in unexpected placesThe importance of good people during difficult timesWhy action is the antidote to overthinkingThe advice Dan wishes more people would followThis isn't a lesson in business. It's a lesson in being human. And if you're currently going through a difficult season, Dan shares a reminder that sometimes all you need to do is keep showing up, keep doing the basics, and trust that eventually you'll feel like yourself again. Because one day, often when you least expect it, you wake up and realise you're okay. Follow Dan Meredith Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Join Coffee With Dan Facebook: Coffee With Dan Contact The Podcast coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Welcome to Dan's birthday episode 01:00 - Turning 46 and getting older 03:00 - The difficult year nobody really saw 05:00 - When life changes overnight 07:00 - Getting through tough times using the basics 09:00 - Exercise, routine and finding small moments of joy 11:00 - Why Space Marine 2 became more important than people realise 13:00 - The power of asking for help 15:00 - The surprising number of people willing to help 17:00 - Why doing everything alone is a mistake 19:00 - Looking back at How To Be Fucking Awesome 22:00 - What Dan thought would happen when he wrote the book 24:00 - Building Coffee With Dan by accident 26:00 - Creating a community where people belong 29:00 - Being yourself and attracting the right people 31:00 - Why Dan isn't actually an extrovert 33:00 - Recovering after events and speaking gigs 35:00 - The biggest mistake Dan has made 38:00 - Learning to say no 41:00 - Drinking, partying and growing up 44:00 - Why stopping drinking changed everything 46:00 - Confidence, self-belief and backing yourself 49:00 - Action versus overthinking 52:00 - The one lesson Dan wishes more people understood 54:00 - Final birthday reflections

  6. 12. Juni

    35: The Problem With Doing Everything Alone

    For a lot of people, asking for help feels harder than struggling alone. We don't want to be a burden. We don't want to inconvenience people. We don't want to look weak. And sometimes we convince ourselves that we should be able to figure everything out on our own. In this episode of Coffee With Dan, Dan Meredith and Matt Hall tackle one of the most common and damaging habits people have: Refusing to ask for help. Dan shares a recent experience where he reluctantly reached out to ten close friends for support with a launch. All ten said yes. Not only that, they went above and beyond. The experience forced him to confront a belief he'd carried for years: that asking for help somehow made him a burden. Together Dan and Matt explore: Why so many people struggle to ask for helpThe connection between pride, ego and self-relianceWhy friendship should never be purely transactionalThe myth of being "self-made"How relationships create opportunitiesWhy many men keep their struggles hiddenThe fear of appearing weakSupport systems, business growth and personal resilienceWhat happens when you stop trying to carry everything yourselfMatt also shares his experience of hitting a difficult period in life, navigating heartbreak, uncertainty and burnout, and how learning to accept support became part of rebuilding himself. This isn't a conversation about weakness. It's a conversation about honesty. Because no matter how successful, capable or independent you are... At some point you're going to need help. And there are probably more people willing to support you than you realise. Follow Dan Meredith Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Follow Matt Hall Instagram: @matthallofficial Contact The Podcast coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Massive dongs, book plugs and setting the tone 01:30 – Why people struggle to ask for help 03:00 – Pride, ego and not wanting to be a burden 05:00 – Dan's upbringing and learning not to ask 07:00 – The conversation that changed Dan's thinking 08:30 – Asking ten friends for help and getting ten yeses 11:00 – Why relationships matter more than transactions 13:30 – Business, friendship and genuine connection 15:00 – Success is a team sport 17:00 – Why nobody is truly self-made 20:00 – The support systems behind every success story 22:00 – Dan's experience of struggling mentally 24:30 – Friends who stepped in when things got difficult 27:00 – Men, vulnerability and fear of appearing weak 29:00 – Relationships, support and emotional honesty 33:00 – Matt's story of heartbreak and losing direction 35:00 – Hitting the self-destruct button 37:00 – Knowing when it's time to ask for help 39:00 – Why good people want to help you succeed 40:00 – Final thoughts on asking for support

  7. 5. Juni

    34: Shy Kids Don't Get Sweets

    Most people don't have an opportunity problem. They have an asking problem. They want the client. They want the introduction. They want the date. They want the opportunity. They want the promotion. But they never actually ask for it. In this episode of Coffee With Dan, Dan Meredith and Shaun Bartle dive into one of Dan's favourite sayings: Shy kids don't get sweets. And when you look back over almost any success story, business or personal, there's usually one thing in common. Somebody was willing to put themselves out there. Send the message. Make the call. Ask the question. Pitch themselves. Take the shot. Dan shares stories from his corporate career, building his businesses, landing opportunities he had absolutely no business getting, and how some of the biggest breakthroughs in his life came from simply being cheeky enough to ask. They also discuss: Why most people talk themselves out of opportunities before they even tryThe surprising downside of being too politeWhy rejection is nowhere near as scary as people thinkHow confidence is built through action, not waitingThe role other people have played in accelerating successWhy asking for help is harder than helping othersThe power of putting yourself in the roomWhy the biggest opportunities often come through relationships Plus Dan shares the story of asking 10 influential friends for help with a launch and getting 10 yeses. Not because he was special. Not because he was lucky. Because he finally asked. If you've been sitting on an idea... Waiting to send a message... Thinking about reaching out to someone... Or talking yourself out of doing something because it feels uncomfortable... This episode is your reminder. The answer is always no until you ask. Follow Dan Meredith Instagram: @therealdanmeredith Follow Shaun Bartle Instagram: @shaunbartle Contact The Podcast coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why men need more compliments 01:30 – Introducing "Shy Kids Don't Get Sweets" 03:00 – Dan's first sales job and learning confidence 05:30 – Why bold people often get bigger opportunities 08:00 – Dating, confidence and putting yourself out there 11:00 – Landing huge corporate clients by simply asking 14:00 – Why asking for help feels so uncomfortable 17:00 – The launch story: 10 asks, 10 yeses 20:00 – The opportunities you're talking yourself out of 23:00 – Why nobody is coming to rescue you 25:30 – The power of making the first move 28:00 – Career stories that started with one bold ask 31:00 – The rejection method and chasing no's 35:00 – Why rejection isn't actually that bad 38:00 – Getting over the fear of putting yourself forward 41:00 – Why action beats overthinking every time 44:00 – The importance of having people around you who push you 47:00 – Sales, confidence and creating opportunities 49:00 – Final thoughts: ask for the thing

  8. 29. Mai

    33: Men Need Standards Again

    Most men slowly stop giving a shit about themselves. Not overnight. Just gradually. The effort drops. The standards slip. The energy disappears. And then they wonder why they feel flat, invisible, tired and disconnected from themselves. In this Body & The Beast episode of Coffee With Dan, Dan Meredith and Jay Alderton talk about the importance of actually looking after yourself again. Not in a fake influencer way. Not in a “biohack your face with unicorn tears” way. Just the real-world stuff that changes how you feel, how you carry yourself, and how the world responds to you. They get into: Why people judge you instantly whether you like it or notHow confidence changes your energy in a roomThe psychology of first impressions and heuristicsWhy smell is massively underratedHaircuts, skincare, clothes and building your own “uniform”Why most men stop making effort after 40The connection between self-respect and self-careWhy looking after yourself changes your mindset and standardsHow small habits stack together to create confidence Dan talks about building a personal “uniform,” discovering proper skincare later in life, and why good aftershave genuinely changes how people respond to you. Jay explains why giving a shit about yourself isn’t vanity — it’s identity — and why the little things you do every day shape how you think, act and show up in the world. This episode isn’t really about skincare, clothes or aftershave. It’s about standards. Because when you stop treating yourself like you matter… eventually the world follows your lead. FollowDan Meredith: @therealdanmeredith Jay Alderton: @jayalderton Podcast: Coffee With Dan Timestamps00:00 – Welcome back to Body & The Beast 01:20 – What “giving a shit about yourself” actually means 04:20 – Why people judge you instantly 05:20 – Heuristics and first impressions explained 08:00 – Reading people quickly and trusting instinct 11:40 – The difference between looking dangerous and being dangerous 13:00 – Why grooming changes confidence 16:00 – Signature aftershaves and the psychology of smell 20:00 – Marks & Spencer becoming elite menswear 22:30 – Dressing for confidence and presence 26:00 – Steve Jobs and “the inside of the fence” 28:00 – Why men stop looking after themselves 31:00 – Sleep, food and energy showing on your face 33:00 – Discovering proper skincare later in life 37:00 – Why skincare doesn’t need to be complicated 39:30 – You’re allowed to look after yourself 42:00 – Why 40 isn’t old 44:00 – The standards you set for yourself 45:00 – Final thoughts on confidence and self-respect

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Welcome to my world, where action beats perfection, bullsh*t gets called out, and you finally get the kick up the arse you need to win at life AND business. Author of How To Be F*cking Awesome* and How To Be F*cking Happy, Dan Meredith brings you raw, real, no-fluff wisdom that actually gets results. No airy-fairy boll*cks. No gatekeeping. Just brutally honest, laugh-out-loud content that helps you: 🚀 Get sh*t done 💪 Build resilience, tenacity & confidence 🎯 Create a business and a life that actually makes you happy 📈 Grow faster with less overthinking 🙌 Live on YOUR terms Expect rants, raves, real talk, lessons from the trenches, and practical-as-hell tools you can use today. Oh, and the odd motorbike and boxing, pizza reference, and sweary pep talk too. If you’re done with playing small and ready to be fucking awesome and happy, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe and let’s go.

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