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EP14 - Paul Mort's no bull sh*t guide to levelling up your life (and running) Part 1


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No motivation? No problem. It’s time to stop overthinking and start taking action.


In this high-energy, no-BS episode of RUNcensoredGary House and Ben Mounsey sit down with Paul Mort, a two-time UK Mastercoach of the Year, life coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Paul is known for his direct, no-excuses approach to personal development, helping thousands of people break free from negative thinking and self-doubt to take full control of their lives.


But his journey wasn’t easy. Paul opens up about his struggles with depression and bipolar disorder, sharing how he turned his life around and built a system for consistency, discipline, and success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or caught in the cycle of waiting for the perfect moment, this episode will give you the wake-up call you need.



🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:


✅ Why motivation is overrated and success comes from discipline

✅ How to stop overthinking and take control of your life

✅ The brutal truth about excuses and why they hold you back

✅ How Paul battled mental health struggles and built resilience

✅ The role of fitness, training, and Jiu-Jitsu in developing mental toughness

✅ Why social media is killing your confidence and how to escape comparison culture

✅ How to create consistency through morning routines and habit-building

✅ The secret to long-term success and getting results in all areas of life


This episode is a no-nonsense guide to taking action, breaking bad habits, and becoming unstoppable. Whether you’re a runner, entrepreneur, or just someone looking for real-world strategies to level upPaul Mort delivers pure, unfiltered truth.



📚 Chapters:


0:00 - Introduction: Paul Mort Joins RUNcensored

1:05 - Who is Paul Mort? His Journey & No-BS Coaching Style

7:48 - The Problem with Motivation: Why You Need Discipline

13:19 - Do Runners Need Motivation? The Truth About Habits

18:10 - The Power of Taking Action & Why Overthinking Kills Progress

26:30 - The Social Media Trap: Why We’re Obsessed with Validation

34:00 - How Fitness & Jiu-Jitsu Built Mental Resilience

42:50 - Morning Routines & The Key to Productivity

50:25 - The Secret to Long-Term Success & Final Thoughts



Why You Should Listen to This Episode:


If you’re tired of waiting for motivation to strike, if you feel stuck in your comfort zone, or if you want to push past self-doubt and take action, this episode is for you. Paul Mort doesn’t sugarcoat anything—he calls out the excuses and lays out exactly what it takes to succeed.


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