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Martin Williams
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A podcast that delves into mindset, visualization, strategic planning, and improving execution in all areas of life.

  1. MAY 12

    Playbook Radio #173 - Make Your Move

    Playbook Radio | Episode Synopsis "Make Your Move" In this episode, Martin Williams uses the timeless game of checkers as a metaphor for one of life's most important principles — you have to make a move. Drawing on memories of playing checkers with his grandfather, Martin breaks down why hesitation and stagnation are the real enemies of progress. The core message: when you make a move, life responds. When you don't, nothing changes. Martin challenges listeners to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start taking action — whether that's launching a product, applying for a job, starting a business, or simply picking one thing off a long list and doing it. He also unpacks how fear of judgment, conditioned into us through school and work, quietly kills the fearless, try-anything spirit we all had as kids. Key takeaways from this episode: Life mirrors the game — movement creates momentumEvery move doesn't have to be perfect, just your best move at the timeStagnation is a slow death — professionally, mentally, and physicallyFear of evaluation keeps too many people frozenAction is the only thing that breaks you through to the next phaseMake your list. Try number one. Then try number two. Keep going.

    11 min

  2. MAR 16

    Playbook Radio #172 - Heavy on Belief

    Are you putting in the work but running low on belief? In this episode, Martin Williams breaks down why faith and action must work together — and why daily expectancy is the real engine behind long-term success. Featuring a lesson from Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame mindset and a look at the science behind positive expectancy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. All links at gameplanplaybook.com

    16 min

  3. MAR 3

    Playbook Radio #171 - The Law of Movement

    Are you stuck in the same place you were a year ago — or three years ago? In this episode of Playbook Radio, Martin Williams breaks down the Law of Movement and why staying still is never actually neutral. Whether it's your health, your finances, your business, or your mindset, the same principle applies: if you're not moving forward, you're moving backward. Martin shares practical wisdom on how to break out of stagnation, why clarity comes from action and not contemplation, and why you don't need to have it all figured out before you start. If you've been overthinking and under-doing, this episode is for you. 📍 Visit me at gameplanplaybook.com | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube

    29 min

  4. 12/20/2025

    Playbook Radio #170 - Hidden Magnets

    In this episode, Martin explores the powerful concept of "hidden magnets" – the subconscious beliefs that silently attract circumstances, events, and outcomes into our lives, often without our awareness. Martin uses the metaphor of magnets in electronics to illustrate how our subconscious beliefs act as invisible forces that draw specific experiences into our lives. He shares a personal story of experiencing unexplained sadness during a vacation, despite being in an ideal setting. Through therapy and self-reflection, he discovered he held a deep-seated belief that "nothing good lasts forever," which prevented him from accepting positive experiences and ultimately led to self-sabotage. The episode examines how these hidden beliefs manifest across different areas of life – relationships, career opportunities, finances, and business success. Martin points to the statistic that 80% of lottery winners lose their money within two years, suggesting that subconscious programming plays a significant role beyond simple money management issues. The core message is that unexamined subconscious beliefs continue to attract unwanted circumstances. Whether it's struggle, poverty, or business stagnation, these beliefs act as magnets that draw corresponding experiences. However, Martin emphasizes that we have the power to identify and release these limiting beliefs. Once discarded, the circumstances they supported eventually fall away naturally. Martin challenges listeners to examine beliefs underlying any unsatisfactory area of their life and consciously release them – comparing it to taking out the trash regularly. He acknowledges this isn't an overnight process, especially for long-held beliefs, but emphasizes the profound simplicity of this truth. Martin announces the upcoming launch of the Playbook Academy membership, featuring his signature course, mental programming audios, visualization tools, and daily planning resources designed to help members create order across their seven life domains. Subscribe to my substack https://substack.com/@martinwilliams105870?

    13 min

  5. 12/06/2025

    Playbook Radio #169: Your Calling is Calling You

    Playbook Radio #168:  Your Calling is Calling You Feeling stuck at a job that doesn't fulfill you? Martin Williams speaks from the heart about why pursuing your calling isn't optional—it's essential. Without notes or script, Martin addresses the three biggest excuses that keep people from stepping into their purpose: being too young, too old, or not having enough money. Your Calling Serves Others Your calling isn't just about you—it's about the people who need what you have to offerThe wisdom and experiences you're keeping bottled up could help others avoid pain or find breakthroughFor every negative comment, there are 10 people quietly listening and benefiting from your messageThe Top 3 Excuses (And Why They're Wrong): "I'm Too Young/Inexperienced" Story: A young man in his early 20s convinced corporations to fund cleaning the Mississippi RiverWhen you take yourself seriously, others will too12-year-olds have million-dollar businesses—age is not the barrier"I'm Too Old" David Price quit his corporate job in his late 30s to become a meteorologist, worked his way up from small markets to CBS New York's national morning showColonel Sanders started in his 60s, Grey Goose founder in his 70s40s, 50s, 60s—it's not too late if you start NOW"How Will I Make Money?" Biblical principle: Focus on today only—do you have enough for the next 24 hours?When you worry about next week, next month, you weaken your powerServe people at a high level, and the money becomes a foregone conclusionThe 1,000 True Fans Principle: You don't need millions of followersFind your 1,000 people who resonate with your missionThey will underwrite your calling—buy courses, attend events, support your workYour job: show up and serveThe Truth About Fear: Fear of rejection and failure keeps people from sharing their messageDon't let one nasty comment stop you from reaching the 10 people who need to hear from youYour audience is the people who WANT to hear from you—not the criticsYour calling is not optional. You have limited time on earth. Someone needs what you have to offer. Stop planning and worrying—start planning and executing. Focus on today, serve people well, and trust that you'll have what you need when you need it. The question isn't "Can I do this?" The question is: "What am I waiting for?" Listen to the full episode at: gameplanplaybook.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube EPISODE SUMMARY:KEY POINTS:THE BOTTOM LINE:

    24 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Playbook Radio #168: Build Your Dream in Your Mind

    Here's a podcast description for this episode: Building Your Success in the Mind First Most people try to build their dreams with hard work alone, starting from the ground up. But what if you're approaching it backwards? In this episode, Martin explores why mindset accounts for at least 80% of success and introduces a powerful mental technique used by legendary athletes and inventors: starting at the end. Discover how Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold by visualizing in a hammock, how Nikola Tesla perfected inventions in his mind before ever entering the laboratory, and why "acting like you've been there before" is more than just a saying—it's a blueprint for achievement. Whether you're an athlete hitting a performance wall, an entrepreneur building a business, or someone working to become better in your personal life, this episode reveals how to work on a higher plane by building your desired reality mentally first, then reverse engineering the steps to get there. Learn why mental labor creates higher rewards than manual labor alone, and how visualization and living in the end result can manifest real-world outcomes—from scoring touchdowns to moving into that dream apartment. It's time to start working with your mind, not just your hands. playbookstrat.substack.com

    9 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Playbook Radio #167 - You Can't Afford to Feel Sorry for Yourself

    I reveal why mental discipline separates winners from everyone else. Your mind is like a horse—if you’re not directing it, it takes you wherever it wants, usually into victim mentality. When you catch yourself in a pity party, snap out of it fast and return to your game plan. Bad things happen to everyone, but controlling your thoughts determines your direction. Your mind takes you up or down—you choose.

    5 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    Playbook Radio #166 - Weekly Performance Review

    Most people stumble into Monday unprepared. I'm going to show you how to change that with a simple Weekend Review practice that will put you ahead of 80-90% of professionals. In this episode, I share my personal Saturday morning routine for reviewing the previous week and mentally preparing for the one ahead. Just like coaches review game film to spot mistakes, I teach you how to look at your week in a non-judgmental way that creates real awareness and course correction. The 5-Step Weekend Review Process: Step 1: Get Quiet Find 15-20 minutes early in the morning before anyone else is up. No distractions. Just you and your thoughts. Step 2: Mental Revision Using a technique I learned from Neville Goddard, I show you how to mentally revise anything from the previous week that didn't go as planned. Didn't get the client? Revise the scene as if you did. Here's the secret: your subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between real and imagined facts. Stop replaying failures and start replaying successes. Step 3: Visualize Your Breakthrough Goals I recommend 1-3 breakthrough goals per area of life. But here's where most people get it wrong—they visualize in their head but not with their whole body. I'll teach you how to feel it with everything in you, see people congratulating you, and make it real in your mind before it manifests in reality. Step 4: Mental Rehearsal for the Upcoming Week Record everything coming up—meetings, tough clients, sales calls—then rehearse each interaction going well. By the time Monday arrives, you'll have already lived it successfully in your mind. Step 5: Daily Mental Check-Ins I give you four critical questions to ask yourself daily to interrupt autopilot thinking and keep your energy, morale, and nutrition on track. This practice takes less than 30 minutes on weekends and 5 minutes daily, but it will transform how you show up in your life. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Join the conversation on my Substack and share your experience with the Weekend Review practice.

    9 min
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A podcast that delves into mindset, visualization, strategic planning, and improving execution in all areas of life.

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  • Creator
    Martin Williams
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    293
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Martin Williams
  • Show Website
    Playbook Radio