Personal Development Essentials

Agi Keramidas & Paul Greig Smith
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  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
Personal Development Essentials Podcast

Ever wondered what's holding you back? Sure, you keep hearing that we live in an unprecedented golden age of opportunity and potential and part of you knows that to be true. Yet at the same time, you may not feel it in your gut because you are still caught up in your own struggles of simply dealing with reality - too busy to work on your dreams. You know deep down that all that's holding you back is your limiting beliefs and bad habits - so how exactly do you transcend them, how do you grow into the person you know you can be? What if you’re desperate to live a life of purpose but don’t have a clue where to start? Well, you’re not alone. Welcome to Personal Development Essentials, where we deep dive into discussions on everything from mindset to motivation, health, wealth, happiness, fitness and more. You know there are no glass ceilings in your life, only those in your mind, so, if you are determined to live the life you dream and desire and will stop at nothing on your journey to get there - then join us as we tackle the big (and little) questions that relate to personal growth and transformation. Whether just discovering personal development or a seasoned veteran - you will find something of value here to help you on your own journey of self discovery and improvement.

  1. Episode 87 - Epilogue

    30/10/2022

    Episode 87 - Epilogue

    Fed 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 potential really requires.⁣ ⁣ At no time in history have we had so much god-like technology and powerful information at our fingertips.⁣ ⁣ Yet at the same time, we are drowning in distractions and starved of depth and wisdom and at no point in history has the battle for control of our attention been so fierce.⁣ ⁣ This jam-packed episode is crammed with a steady flow of incendiary info guaranteed to light a fire under your ass and help adrenalize your inner voice. Helping you get back in the game of life, armed with the essential actionable insights you need to get unstuck.⁣ ⁣ Listen up - this is the END of Personal Development Essentials as we know it and boy oh boy do these guys deliver the goods. Nothing is held back here as Agi and Paul serve up some much-needed realism and CPR for the soul. ⁣ ⁣ Their jaw-droppingly honest approach is refreshing and their enthusiasm is as contagious and relentless as the onward march of Japanese Knotweed.⁣ ⁣ Whether you are new to personal development or a seasoned pro, let the questions raised in this final podcast take root and help you radically reclaim your focus from the unflinching assault on your attention from the modern world.⁣ ⁣ So, if tough times have battered your self-belief, but you remain as tenacious as a terrier clinging on to your hopes and dreams, it's time for you to come grab your fair share of this wisdom feast and bulletproof your belief in yourself and your life's purpose.⁣ ⁣ This is a resounding call to adventure from the original harbingers of hope - listen now before this is taken down.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ You will learn:⁣ ⁣ • How you can tune into the mysterious inner wisdom that one of Hollywood's biggest directors swears by⁣ • The TRUTH about manifesting….⁣ • Just what exactly is “Nature's Compass” and how you can tap into this mysterious life force that even towering figures of history bow down to⁣ • Lessons gleaned from Robert Green's epic book "Mastery"⁣ • The timeless wisdom of Homer's Odyssey⁣ • Why becoming the best you is your sacred duty⁣ • And much more!   ___ Find us and carry on the journey: Paul:  http://growthmindsetmovement.com/   Agi: https://agikeramidas.com https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com

    56 min
  2. Episode 86 - Our best books of 2021 (part 2)

    21/12/2021

    Episode 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 Daily Laws (Robert Greene) Black Box Thinking (Matthew Syed) How To Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics (Michael Pollan) Winning (Tim Grover) Work the System (Sam Carpenter) The Art of Impossible (Steven Kotler) The New Toughness Training for Sports (James Loehr) Turning Pro (Steven Pressfield) 80/20 (Richard Koch)   “We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be educated, but rather the lovers of wisdom who say that only the educated are free.” -Ryan Holiday --------------- 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 it! ———

    40 min
  3. Episode 85 - Our best books of 2021 (part 1)

    20/12/2021

    Episode 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 Daily Laws (Robert Greene) Black Box Thinking (Matthew Syed) How To Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics (Michael Pollan) Winning (Tim Grover) Work the System (Sam Carpenter) The Art of Impossible (Steven Kotler) The New Toughness Training for Sports (James Loehr) Turning Pro (Steven Pressfield) 80/20 (Richard Koch)   “We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be educated, but rather the lovers of wisdom who say that only the educated are free.” -Ryan Holiday --------------- 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 it! ———

    27 min
  4. Episode 84 - The power of compounding habits

    03/11/2021

    Episode 84 - The power of compounding habits

    We 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! ———

    27 min
  5. Episode 83 - Milestone 3 years

    04/09/2021

    Episode 83 - Milestone 3 years

    3 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! ———

    41 min
  6. Episode 82 - Limiting beliefs revisited

    14/04/2021

    Episode 82 - Limiting beliefs revisited

    Limiting 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! ———

    26 min

  7. 26/01/2021

    Episode 81 - Exploring the benefits of digital detox

    Focus = 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! ———

    29 min

  8. 19/12/2020

    Episode 80 - Crafting a covid comeback in 2021

    Crafting 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! ———

    33 min
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Ever wondered what's holding you back? Sure, you keep hearing that we live in an unprecedented golden age of opportunity and potential and part of you knows that to be true. Yet at the same time, you may not feel it in your gut because you are still caught up in your own struggles of simply dealing with reality - too busy to work on your dreams. You know deep down that all that's holding you back is your limiting beliefs and bad habits - so how exactly do you transcend them, how do you grow into the person you know you can be? What if you’re desperate to live a life of purpose but don’t have a clue where to start? Well, you’re not alone. Welcome to Personal Development Essentials, where we deep dive into discussions on everything from mindset to motivation, health, wealth, happiness, fitness and more. You know there are no glass ceilings in your life, only those in your mind, so, if you are determined to live the life you dream and desire and will stop at nothing on your journey to get there - then join us as we tackle the big (and little) questions that relate to personal growth and transformation. Whether just discovering personal development or a seasoned veteran - you will find something of value here to help you on your own journey of self discovery and improvement.

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