The Unplug Podcast

The Unplug Podcast
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Welcome to Unplug, the podcast dedicated to helping you break free from societal norms and tap into your true potential. Each episode delves into success principles like goal setting, early rising, and mindset shifts, offering you actionable insights to become the best version of yourself. Tune in and discover how to unplug from the ordinary and achieve extraordinary success.

  1. The Hustle Trap_ Fake Productivity (Hustle Lie) EP #073

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Hustle Trap_ Fake Productivity (Hustle Lie) EP #073

    In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down one of the biggest traps people fall into when trying to grow.The belief that doing more will fix everything.More hours. More pressure. More hustle.But nothing actually changes.They explore how being constantly busy can create the illusion of progress, while the things that truly matter are being ignored.This episode highlights a hard truth. A lot of people are not overworked. They are under focused. Chasing everything, responding to everything, and spreading their energy too thin.They also share the shift that changed everything. Cutting the noise, focusing on what actually moves the needle, and understanding that not everything deserves equal attention.If you have been working hard but not seeing real results, this conversation will challenge how you think about productivity.Episode 73, The Hustle Trap, is now live.Watch it and ask yourself if you are actually progressing or just staying busy.New episodes drop every week at 7 p.m.Time Stamp:0:00 Intro0:26 Podcast intro & who it’s for0:54 The hustle trap explained1:18 Why working more isn’t working1:50 The 80/20 principle breakdown2:36 Hustle culture vs reality3:10 Do less, get more results3:49 Being busy but not making money4:22 The shift to working smarter5:50 Burnout from doing everything6:25 Delegation & scaling back7:11 Letting go is hard8:17 Where the “work hard” mindset comes from9:15 Night owl vs distractions10:43 Focus / energy11:32 Morning vs night productivity12:39 Urgency & obsession mindset13:36 Busy ≠ productive14:13 80/20 for parents23:32 Practical steps and closing thoughtsLike, share, subscribe, and join us for real, honest conversations on growth, focus, and success.🎙 Follow The Unplug Podcast & Our Hosts:Instagram:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsJP: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrick#theunplugpodcast #Mindsetshift #growthmindset #entrepreneurship #businessmindset #sneakerculture #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #londonentrepreneurs #businesspodcast #mindset #hustle #growthmindset #ukpodcast #entrepreneurlife

    33 min
  2. The Certainty Trap _ Are you trapped?? EP #72

    23 APR

    The Certainty Trap _ Are you trapped?? EP #72

    In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in life and business — the constant need for certainty before taking action.Most people are not stuck because they lack ideas or ability. They are stuck because they keep waiting for the “right time,” more confidence, more money, or a clearer sign before they move.But clarity doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from action.They explore how fear disguises itself as timing, how overthinking keeps people in the same place for years, and why nothing really changes until you decide to move even when things are not perfect.This conversation also dives into real-life experiences, mindset shifts, and the uncomfortable truth that progress only starts when you stop waiting to feel ready.If you have ever felt like you are doing everything in your head but not moving in real life, this episode will challenge that completely.Episode 72, The Certainty Trap is now live.Watch it and ask yourself what you have been waiting on.New episodes drop every week at 7 p.m.Like, share, subscribe, and join us for real conversations that expose the truth behind growth, mindset, and success.Time Stamp:00:00 – Fear of the Unknown & Why You’re Not Starting01:05 – Welcome to The Unplug Podcast + Who It’s For01:40 – The Mission: Road to 1,000 Subscribers02:10 – What Is the “Certainty Trap”?03:00 – Why Certainty Comes After Action03:40 – The Story of “George” (Overthinking vs Starting)04:50 – Stop Waiting—Just Start (Real Talk)05:30 – Fear of Judgment & Looking Bad06:20 – Why People Stay Stuck (Social Conditioning)07:30 – Breaking Out of Society’s “Default Path”08:20 – The Hidden Cost of Inaction09:00 – Analysis Paralysis Explained10:00 – Personal Story: Leaving a Job for Business11:20 – Decision vs Choice (Game-Changing Mindset)12:10 – Being Stuck in Comfort Zones (Friends & Environment)13:40 – The Danger of Over-Planning15:10 – Why Action Beats Theory (Real-World Examples)17:10 – Everyday Examples of the Certainty Trap19:00 – Why There Are No Guarantees in Life21:20 – Confidence Comes From Doing (Not Thinking)24:30 – 2 Practical Ways to Escape the Certainty Trap28:00 – Final Truths & Call to Action (Just Start)🎙 Follow The Unplug Podcast & Our Hosts:Instagram:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsJP: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrick#theunplugpodcast #Mindsetshift #goalsetting #entrepreneurship #business #fyp #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #londonentrepreneurs #businesspodcast #mindset #hustle #growth #ukpodcast #dothingsyoudontwanttodo

    31 min

  3. 16 APR

    You Are Running Out of Time _ But Acting Like You’re Not EP #71

    At some point… you have to stop lying to yourself. You know what you should be doing.You know what you’ve been putting off. But instead, you wait…telling yourself you’ll figure it out later. Later turns into months.Months turn into years. And nothing changes. Episode 71 is live now.If you’re ready to face the truth… Watch to the end. #entrepreneurmindset #selfimprovement #realtalk #mindsetshift #financialfreedom #levelup

    21 min

  4. 9 APR

    The Time Trap - You’re Selling Your Life for Money EP #70

    Stop Selling Your Life for Money!Most people think they have a money problem… they don’t. They have a time dependency problem.In this episode of “The Time Trap”, we uncover: 🔹 Why trading hours for cash keeps you trapped 🔹 How effort ≠ freedom 🔹 The exact first step to reclaim your time and freedom It’s time to question your routine, challenge your comfort, and start designing real freedom.Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and all platforms.🎙 Follow The Unplug Podcast & Our Hosts:Instagram:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsJP: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok:The Unplug Podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreeman: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrick #TimeIsMoney #EscapeThe9to5 #FinancialFreedom #MindsetShift #TheTimeTrap #PassiveIncome #LevelUpYourLife #WorkSmarterNotHarder #SelfGrowth #LifeDesign #HustleSmart #DailyMotivation #EntrepreneurMindset #StopSellingYourLife

    25 min

  5. 2 APR

    WE LOST £50K?! - All Gone In 60 Days EP #069

    In this episode of the Unplug Podcast, Freeman shares a real update on losing £50,000 in 60 days. The conversation dives into surviving through chaos, handling pressure, adapting in tough seasons, and the mindset needed to stay afloat when everything feels like it’s falling apart. If you want to learn how to stay calm, minimize losses, and avoid costly mistakes, this episode is for you.

    21 min
  6. Why You’re Stuck in Life (The TRAP Explained) EP #068

    26 MAR

    Why You’re Stuck in Life (The TRAP Explained) EP #068

    Most people aren’t stuck because they’re lazy. They’re stuck because they’ve normalised a life they don’t even want.Wake up. Work. Commute. Netflix. Repeat.And before you know it, years have passed.In this episode, we break down THE TRAPThe 4 behaviours silently keeping you stuck:• Tolerating a life you don’t want• Repeating the same cycles every year• Avoiding the hard decisions• Procrastinating the life you know you should be livingThis isn’t just about mindset.This is about awareness, action, and becoming the version of yourself your future depends on.Because postponing your life doesn’t delay it…It destroys it.If you feel stuck, drifting, or just going through the motions… this episode is for you.Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.Timestamps00:00 The normalised 9-5 cycle01:13 Introduction to The Unplug Podcast01:54 Why people stay stuck in life02:40 Are people even aware they’re in the trap?03:37 Realising you’re stuck in the cycle04:28 The Sunday anxiety feeling06:05 Begging for time off work07:00 Why most people are just coasting08:07 Exposure changes everything10:03 The TRAP framework explained10:18 T = Tolerating a life you hate10:59 R = Repeating the same cycles11:47 A = Avoiding hard decisions12:29 P = Procrastinating your life13:20 Postponing your life = abandoning your future14:32 How to break out of the trap15:05 Awareness and self audit16:25 Planning to break bad habits17:07 Making tough decisions (leaving comfort)18:35 Accountability kills procrastination20:17 Final message: your habits are trapping you21:02 Questions to change your lifeHashtags#selfimprovement #mindsetshift #personalgrowth #successmindset #discipline #motivationdaily #entrepreneurmindset #escapethe9to5 #levelup #unplugpodcast

    22 min
  7. The King Of Trainers - I nearly got SUED for £1,000,000

    12 MAR

    The King Of Trainers - I nearly got SUED for £1,000,000

    What does it really take to build a name, survive setbacks, and keep going when things go wrong?In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP sit down with Franklin Boateng, also known as the King of Trainers. From growing up in Tottenham to building businesses, navigating property, social media, and the sneaker world, Franklin shares the real journey behind the brand.We talk about spotting opportunity where others see problems, how early hustle shaped his mindset, lessons from business wins and losses, and the reality of building something from nothing. Franklin also breaks down the mindset that helped him push through difficult moments, including losing money in property, business partners going wrong, and rebuilding from scratch.This episode dives into resilience, entrepreneurship, social media influence, and the importance of consistency when building a brand.If you want to understand how opportunity can come from unexpected places and what it takes to keep moving forward in business and life, this episode is for you.New episodes every week at 7 PM UK.Follow The King of Trainers:Franklin BoatengInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kingoftrainers/https://www.instagram.com/franklinboateng/Follow the showInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreemanInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrick#theunplugpodcast #kingoftrainers #franklinboateng #entrepreneurship #businessmindset #sneakerculture #personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #londonentrepreneurs #businesspodcast #mindset #hustle #growthmindset #ukpodcast #entrepreneurlife

    55 min
  8. Are You Willing to Pay the Price of Success? | EP #066

    5 MAR

    Are You Willing to Pay the Price of Success? | EP #066

    A lot of people think success is something you “attract” and it just lands in your lap. But the truth is simple.Success is a cost game. It is an expense game.In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down the real cost of success and why sacrifice is the price you have to pay if you want to level up.We talk about the sacrifices we had to make early on, the habits we had to cut off, and the uncomfortable choices that separated progress from staying stuck. From giving up nights out to building skills, turning down “guaranteed” security, and letting go of distractions that were keeping us broke and comfortable.This episode is for anyone who says they want more, but keeps living the same routine.Because the question is not “Do you want success?”The real question is: are you willing to pay the price?Drop a comment and tell us one thing you are prepared to give up so you can build a better tomorrow.New episodes every week at 7 PM UK.Follow the showInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastHostsFreemanInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrick#theunplugpodcast #costofsuccess #sacrifice #discipline #growthmindset #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #successhabits #goalsetting #entrepreneurship #mindsetshift #levelup #motivation #ukpodcast #elevate

    24 min
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Welcome to Unplug, the podcast dedicated to helping you break free from societal norms and tap into your true potential. Each episode delves into success principles like goal setting, early rising, and mindset shifts, offering you actionable insights to become the best version of yourself. Tune in and discover how to unplug from the ordinary and achieve extraordinary success.

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  • Creator
    The Unplug Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
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