The Unplug Podcast

Everyone says “new year, new me” and then ends up in the same place by February. In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, we break down why waiting for the new year to change is actually holding you back. We talk about habits, identity, discipline, planning, and why motivation alone never lasts. This is a real conversation about why most people repeat the same year on loop and how to stop relying on...

In this episode of Unplug Reacts, we break down one of the most powerful old school speeches from Eric Thomas. This is not a highlight reel. This is a real conversation about excuses, accountability, hunger, purpose, and why most people stay stuck even though they say they want more. We react to Eric Thomas talking about knowing what you want, taking responsibility, becoming the guarantee, and why...

Most people chase money and wonder why it never sticks. In this episode, we break down why chasing money is actually keeping you broke and how shifting your focus to mastery, identity, and discipline is what makes money follow you instead. We talk honestly about fear, desperation, quick money traps, gambling mindsets, and why fast wins always lead to long losses. Then we show you what to focus on...

Today we break down exactly how to build a business in 2026 from absolute zero. No contacts, no resources, no experience. If you want to start a business next year and actually stick with it, this episode is your blueprint. What you will learn• The four versions you must become to succeed builder, learner, doer, resilient• How to pick a profitable demographic and identify real problems• How to val...

If you say you want freedom and a better lifestyle, this episode is the wake up call. You are not stuck, you are under skilled. In EP55 of The Unplug Podcast, John and Freeman break down how to pick one high income skill, find time to learn it even with a full schedule, and turn 30 minutes a day into life changing income and options. In this episode:Why “I don’t have time” is really “it is not imp...

Welcome back to The Unplug Podcast. This episode is your 2026 Goal Setting Workshop. By the end of this session you will have one main goal for 2026, a 90 day plan, and weekly non negotiables that actually move your life forward. What you will build inside this episode• One clear 2026 goal• A 90 day plan using the 3–1–90 method• Weekly non negotiables that create discipline• A simple audit of your...

Your next 10 years are shaped by the choices you make today. Most people drift, react, and delay. In this episode we break down a simple framework to pause, ask better questions, and make decisions that compound into the person you want to become. What you’ll learn • Why indecision is still a decision and how to stop drifting • A pause and question loop to avoid emotional choices • How to think in...

The 8 hour workday wasn’t built for productivity. Most people are truly productive for 3 to 4 hours, yet the system keeps you tired, spending, and stuck. In this episode we break down how the game is set up, why trading time for money caps your life, and the two mindset shifts that let you leverage skills, people, and capital to buy back time. Timestamps: 0:00 | The system isn’t about productivity...

Two traders. Real talk. We sit with Rise Collective’s Mads and Katie to unpack what trading actually takes. Prop firm challenges. Why most quit in 90 days. Discipline over dopamine. Red flags to avoid scams and signals. Motherhood, money, and building a calm mind that can handle risk. If this helped, subscribe. We are pushing for 500.What you’ll learn• How prop firm challenges work and realistic p...

Act now or lose it. This episode gives you the £1,000 blueprint to turn a side hustle into a real business. We break down ads, systems, CRM setup, networking, hiring help, bookkeeping, and a simple client-getting machine you can run daily. Subscribe if this pushed you. New episodes weekly at 7 PM UK.What you’ll learn• How to split a £1,000 budget across ads, tools, and growth• Setting up simple sy...

Dedication is the line between talking and transforming. In this episode we break down what real dedication looks like, the cost of not committing, and the practical steps to get out of autopilot and into motion. If you’re not all in, you’re standing still. Simple. What you’ll get• Clear definition of real dedication• The cost of staying comfortable• 4 practical steps to go all in• Personal storie...

$100 gets you started. $500 gives you a real business. In Part 3 of our Zero to $100K series, we show you how to invest £500 or $500 to build systems, buy back your time, and stand out. No fluff. Exact steps you can copy today. What you will learn:Why you should not spend your first profitThe $500 split that actually grows a businessSmart ways to use landing pages, domains, and simple adsWhen to h...

What can you really do with £100 or $100? More than you think. Most people waste it on logos, fancy sites, and coffee “brainstorms.” In Part 2 of our four part series, Freeman and JP show how to turn a small budget into a real side hustle that lands paying clients fast. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why £100 is a multiplier, not a magic fix How to split a small budget to get the biggest ROI S...

Most people stop learning after school. They read for entertainment and wonder why life stays on repeat. In this episode, Freeman and JP show you how intentional reading compresses decades into days, helps you think better, and gives you practical tools you can apply immediately. What you’ll learn:Why passive reading keeps you stuckHow to choose books that match your goalsA simple system for activ...

Most people stop learning after school. They read for entertainment and wonder why life stays on repeat. In this episode, Freeman and JP show you how intentional reading compresses decades into days, helps you think better, and gives you practical tools you can apply immediately. What you’ll learn: Why passive reading keeps you stuck How to choose books that match your goals A simple system for ac...

Most people stop learning after school. They read for entertainment and wonder why life stays on repeat. In this episode, Freeman and JP show you how intentional reading compresses decades into days, helps you think better, and gives you practical tools you can apply immediately. What you’ll learn: Why passive reading keeps you stuck How to choose books that match your goals A simple system for ac...

No savings. No investors. No excuses. Most people say they cannot start because they have no money. The truth is, you do not need money. You need creativity, skills, and action. In Part 1 of our four-part series on going from zero to $100,000, Freeman and JP show you how to launch a business today with nothing in your account and how to land your first client in the next 24 hours. What you’ll lear...

We live in a world obsessed with “hustle.” Work 24/7. Outwork everyone. Sleep when you’re dead. But the truth is, hustle culture is a trap. It burns people out, keeps them broke, and convinces them that exhaustion is the same as success. In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down why hustle culture is toxic, how social media glorifies the grind, and what it really means to wo...

Everyone thinks success comes with applause, support, and celebration. The reality is very different. Success will cost you comfort, popularity, and sometimes even relationships. But that’s the price of growth. In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP reveal the hard truth about success: why levelling up feels lonely, why most people will not understand your journey, and how to keep m...

Confidence is not something you’re born with. It’s built by proving to yourself, over and over, that you can take action even when you hesitate. In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP reveal a tiny 15-second habit that rewires your self-belief and helps you move from hesitation to action instantly. If you’ve ever talked yourself out of opportunities, this one tool will change the ga...

Most people are waiting for their “big break.”But the truth is, lasting change is built one small win at a time. Every tiny action is a vote for the person you want to become. In this episode, Freeman and JP show why chasing huge moments keeps you stuck, and how daily micro-actions create unstoppable momentum. If you can start small and stay consistent, you can change your life. What you’ll learn...

Most people quit too soon. They think moving slow means they’re stuck. But the ones who win? They keep showing up, even when no one is watching. In this episode, Freeman and JP break down the myth of “overnight success” and reveal why it’s the people who apply pressure day after day who get real results. You’ll hear personal stories, mindset shifts, and proven strategies to stay in the game when t...

You’re not stuck because you’re lazy. You’re stuck because you keep putting things off, waiting for the “right time” that never comes. Procrastination is silently destroying your progress and stopping you from building the life you actually want. In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP rip apart the excuses that keep you trapped. They share the real reasons behind procrastination, th...

#UnplugPodcast #BeRealNotNice #SelfRespect You’re not stuck because you’re lazy. You’re stuck because you’re too nice to take control. In this episode of The Unplug Podcast , JP and Freeman dismantle the lie that being “nice” is a virtue — and reveal how it’s silently sabotaging your life. If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking to make others comfortable, avoiding conflict to keep the peace, or b...

#UnplugPodcast #GoalSetting2025 #SelfDiscipline Are you tired of setting goals that never stick? In this episode of The Unplug Podcast , Freeman and JP break down the real reason your goals aren’t working — and how to fix it before another year slips by. If you’ve been “winging it” with your plans, relying on hype and short bursts of motivation, this is your moment to reset. We’ll show you: ✅ Why...