The Unplug Podcast

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 important enough yet”The real reason some people keep leveling up while others stay stuckHigh income skills you can learn from home in 30 minutes a dayThe simple skill system to pick one skill and actually master itHow to use spare minutes, commutes and dead time to upgrade your lifeIf you are serious about changing your money, lifestyle and future, start by changing your skills.⏱ Timestamps: 🎧 Listen To The Unplug PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com📺 Watch and SubscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnplugPodcast📲 Follow Us On SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcast👤 Connect With The HostsFreeman: https://www.instagram.com/freemanrichardsJP: https://www.instagram.com/jp_hussain🔥 Homework From This EpisodePick ONE high income skill you want to learnCommit to 30 minutes a day for the next 90 daysReplace doom scrolling with learningShare your chosen skill in the comments for accountabilityLike, comment, subscribe and send this to someone who keeps saying “I do not have time” but secretly wants more from life.#theunplugpodcast, #unplugpodcast, #selfimprovement, #personaldevelopment, #mindsetshift, #highincomeskills, #makemoremoney, #skillbasedincome, #sidehustle, #onlinebusiness, #entrepreneurship, #9to5escape, #levelup, #discipline, #productivity, #learnanewskill, #financialfreedom, #ukpodcast, #motivationalpodcast

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 year with 3 wins, 3 L’s, and your biggest time wasters• A behaviour system that keeps you consistent• Identity shifts that make your habits easier to followPlug Bites• James Clear — “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”• Alex Hormozi — “Most people don’t have goals. They have preferences. A real goal has a price.”Homework• Write one main 2026 goal• Create your 90 day plan• Choose three weekly non negotiables• Tell someone so you stay accountableYour 2026 starts today. Let’s get it right this time.Follow the showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreemanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickLike, comment, subscribe, share.Love. Elevate.

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 decades and act in days
• Using reflection and “thinking time” to prevent repeat mistakes
• A practical path to learn skills that replace income

Plug Bites
• Tony Robbins It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
• James Clear Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.

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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 productivity0:20 | Why tired people spend more and the system profits twice0:41 | Scripts they sell you university cars wedding kids1:13 | 8 hour workday is about control1:58 | ChatGPT answer on 40 hour week feels like a control playbook2:13 | What you’ll learn today stop trading time for money1:32 | Intro Unplug Podcast mission2:26 | We hit 500 subscribers thank you3:01 | Today’s topic recap the system vs productivity3:50 | If they build the problem they monetise the pain4:22 | Mindset shift 1 learn how money actually works5:01 | Time for money vs leverage first light bulb moment6:10 | Assets vs liabilities explained7:08 | School sells ignorance on taxes debt compounding7:51 | Poor use debt rich use debt to buy assets8:50 | Why school pushes the property ladder myth9:19 | Be the black sheep choose different rules9:24 | One word leverage people time money9:34 | Learn the rules the rich play by9:51 | Mindset shift 2 build wealth not status10:22 | Comparison culture and empty status11:15 | Novelty wears off on cars watches weddings12:31 | Buying trophies vs earning trophies lifestyle debt trap13:42 | 8 hour day keeps you small fixed vs growth mindset15:10 | Financial literacy changed everything for us15:31 | Ok but how practical first step acquire knowledge16:40 | Audit your skills turn expertise into a service under £10017:44 | Second step just try most people don’t even attempt19:08 | Comfort is killing action life is getting harder20:00 | Create urgency thought experiment make £X in 12 months21:14 | Start small add £900 per month ideas with ChatGPT21:17 | Recap stop trading time leverage time people resources21:37 | Plug Bites segment intro21:55 | Plug Bite Naval Ravikant own equity to gain freedom23:11 | Plug Bite Rich Dad Poor Dad make money work for you24:22 | Give your money a job assets that pay you24:18 | Wrap up like share subscribe road to 5k subs24:43 | Outro love love love elevateWhat you’ll learn• Why the 40 hour week persists and how to beat it• How to stop trading time for money and start using leverage• Financial literacy basics assets vs liabilities debt that builds wealth• How to design a simple plan to add £900 a month without a loan• Status vs wealth how to avoid lifestyle debtPlug Bites• Naval Ravikant You are not going to get rich renting out your time. Own equity.• Robert Kiyosaki The poor and middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.Subscribe and share if this pushed you. New episodes weekly at 7 PM UK.Follow the showInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreemanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagram https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrickTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickHashtags#theunplugpodcast #selfimprovement #financialfreedom #productivity #leverage #assets #mindset #ukpodcast #entrepreneurship Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/inaudio - Cold Cinema- The VoidCold CinemaTrack Name*.

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 profit splits• Why trading is 90 percent psychology and how to build discipline• Red flags to avoid shady courses and paid signals• Simple first steps to learn charts without blowing accounts• Navigating a male heavy industry and parenting while tradingGuest Plug Bites• Katie: The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest and the power of inner stillness• Mads: Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill stop drifting and get back on purposeSubscribe and share if this gave you a push. New episodes weekly at 7 PM UK.GuestsRise CollectiveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecollectivenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risecollectivenetworkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRisePodcastMadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mads.thetraderTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madsthetraderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madsthetraderKatieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskatieeroseeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatieerosee13YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsKatieeRoseeFollow the showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreemanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickHashtags#theunplugpodcast #trading #forex #indices #propfirm #mindset #discipline #womeninfinance #ukpodcast #selfimprovement

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 systems and a CRM so leads never slip• Networking that actually brings you clients• Hiring VAs and a bookkeeper early so you can focus on growth• Building a client-getting funnel that runs without you£1,000 challengeBuild a client-getting system that books calls daily. Run small-budget ads, capture leads, follow up, close, and track it all in a CRM. Two networking events this month. Aim for 20 numbers per event.Timestamps: 0:00 Scale mindset & act-now hook0:50 Intro — Unplug Podcast1:31 500-subs push (CTA)2:06 Series context: £0 → £100k, today = £1k3:34 First £1,000 story (blew it)5:05 Lesson: get it out your system early5:29 Step 1 — Ads budget (£300–£400)6:42 Step 2 — Systems/CRM & ChatGPT7:24 Step 3 — Networking strategy (Events + 20 numbers rule)8:30 Step 4 — Hire help (VAs, outsource edits)9:59 Step 5 — Bookkeeper & finance setup10:51 £1,000 Challenge: client-getting system11:36 Plug Bites intro12:01 Plug Bite — Tony Robbins (“rewarded in public…”)13:06 Plug Bite — “Inspiration is perishable”14:27 Belief flywheel: 100k → 7M14:52 Wrap-up & subscribe15:32 Outro 🎵Plug Bites• “You are rewarded in public for what you practice in private.”• “Inspiration is perishable. Act on it immediately.”Subscribe and share if this gave you a push. New episodes weekly at 7 PM UK.Follow the showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreemanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickHashtags#theunplugpodcast #business #entrepreneurship #mindset #motivation #grind #goals #systems #ukpodcast #selfimprovement Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name*. Documentary Cinematic Violin by Infraction [No Copyright Music] _ Life Goes On

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 stories from building this show and our businesses• Plug Bites to keep you moving when you don’t feel like itTimestamps: 0:00 — Hook: Are You Really Dedicated?0:45 — Intro + Who We Are2:00 — Topic Setup: Dedication & the Red Sox doc3:30 — What Dedication Really Looks Like4:56 — What NOT Being Dedicated Looks Like7:13 — Practical Steps Start7:34 — Step 1: Define exactly what you’re dedicating to8:21 — Step 2: Go all-in (set non-negotiables)9:03 — Step 3: Do it especially when it’s hard10:09 — Step 4: Accept the costs (sleep, friends, comfort)11:06 — Personal Examples: Podcast & past businesses13:44 — Plug Bites15:51 — Outro: Road to 500 + Episode 50 teaser16:36 — Sign-off (“Love, love, love. Elevate.”)Plug Bites• “We must all suffer from one of two pains. The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”• “If you are not dedicated, don’t bother. You’ll only waste time.”Subscribe and share if this gave you a push. New episodes weekly at 7 PM UK.Follow the showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplugpodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplugpodcastFreemanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjpatrickHashtags#theunplugpodcast #motivation #dedication #successmindset #selfgrowth #discipline #entrepreneurship #hustleculture #grindmode #mindsetshift #goalsetter #inspiration #realtalk #ukpodcast Music from: Scott BuckleyTrack Name: Signal to Noise

$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 hire help and what to outsource firstService ideas and a property deal sourcing plan you can run withA simple challenge to lock it inTimestamps:0:00 — Why £100 Isn’t the Answer (and how £500 changes the game)0:56 — Intro + Series context (Part 3 of 0→100K)1:56 — Don’t spend first profits: reinvest mindset2:49 — £500 thesis: infrastructure, systems, processes3:05 — Our stories: first reinvestments & lessons7:14 — £500 playbook: domain, landing page, £5/day ads, upskilling9:11 — Outsource vs DIY: buying back your time11:09 — Property path: deal sourcing blueprint with £50014:22 — Your challenge: plan & split the £50015:18 — Plug Bites: Bezos & Hormozi quotes17:11 — Next up (£1,000) + OutroThe £500 allocation we recommend:£100 domain, pro email, simple landing page£150 ads. £5 a day for a month on Meta to test one offer£100 tools. Calendly, AI, file delivery, light design£100 targeted outreach. VA hours or a small list pull and warm DMs£50 skills or service upgrade. Course, template, or accreditationComment to engage:What is your plan for the first £500. Drop your split or ask us to review it.Subscribe and share if this helped. New episodes weekly at 7 PM UK.Follow the show:Instagram: @theunplugpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4Freeman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjpatrickPlug Bites in this episodeJeff Bezos. “A brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room.”Alex Hormozi. “If you have no money, you should have no shame. Knock. Call. Email. Text. DM.”Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/Track Name*. Documentary Cinematic Violin by Infraction [No Copyright Music] _ Life Goes On

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

• Simple service ideas that start today with low cost

• How to use outreach and micro ads to get your first 10 leads

• Digital products 101 using Gumroad or Stan Store

• When to hire a low cost VA for outreach and how to brief them

• Real examples from our first hustles and how we would do it now

Starter ideas we cover:

• Property deal sourcing with a one page site and a Calendly link

• Local services: window or shoe cleaning, barbershop social media

• Digital products: short guides, mini courses, checklists

• Resale flips using eBay, Depop, Gumtree

Your £100 action plan:

• 30% Visibility: domain and basic landing page, custom email, simple Calendly

• 30% Systems: templates, a PDF maker, AI for copy, light VA hours for outreach

• 30% Traffic: £5 per day test ads or targeted DMs to your niche

• 10% Reserve: keep a buffer. If it works, scale. If not, pivot fast

Quick outreach script:
“I help [who] solve [problem] so they get [result]. I have 2 intro spots this week. Want details?”
Send to 50 to 100 prospects. Track replies. Iterate the message.

Quotes of the episode:
“Do not save what is left after spending. Spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffett
“The most practical way to change who you are is to change what you do.” – James Clear

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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 active reading, note taking, and applying lessonsReal book recs that changed our livesHow to build a daily reading habit that actually sticksIntro — 0:00–1:31Welcome — 1:36–2:27Topic Setup — 2:28–4:59Why Reading Matters — 4:59–5:41Book Examples — 5:21–8:41Practical Context (Audio/books/tools) — 8:41–10:11Reading Preferences & Timing — 10:57–11:05Step 1: Purpose-Aligned Books — 11:06–12:28Bonus Insight (Biographies as Mentors) — 12:29–13:45Step 2: Read Actively — 14:12–15:00Step 3: Make it a Habit — 15:02–16:05Bonus Step: Revisit & Apply — 16:11–16:51Current Reads — 17:59–18:26Plug Bites (Jim Rohn) — 18:52–20:33Plug Bites (G.R.R. Martin) — 20:40–21:36Outro — 21:37–22:29Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday at 7 PM GMT.Like, share, and tag a friend who needs a reading reset.Follow us on Instagram: @theunplugpodcastListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09N8c4Cfam0SYnnqjt2HS4Freeman’s Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeman_richardsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeman_richardsJP’s Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjppatrick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejohnjppatrickMusic from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/inaudio - Cold Cinema- The VoidCold CinemaNavra Maza Navsacha 2