My Mind First

You’ve been told stories about yourself your whole life — some loud, some silent. Some came from parents, teachers, partners, even society. But here’s the truth: most of those stories were never yours to carry.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to break the false identity you’ve been handed — and finally meet the real you beneath it all. We’ll talk about how other people’s labels can trap you, how to begin seeing yourself different...

Feel like you’re not ready? Still waiting for the right moment, the right energy, the right version of you to show up? Here’s the truth — you’re not stuck because you’re unprepared. You’re stuck because you’re still hiding.

In this episode of My Mind First, Paul Cotton tears the mask off the most common lie that holds us back: “I’m not ready.” You’ll learn why confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from it. Backed by real...

You’ve waited long enough. In this episode of My Mind First, we break the habit of overthinking and start the rebuild — no warm-ups, no holding back.

I’ll show you how to stop waiting for the “perfect moment” and start creating real change using everyday actions that interrupt hesitation, boost confidence, and get your life moving again.

This is for anyone stuck in burnout, self-doubt, or just sick of spinning their wheels.

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Most people quit right before something shifts.

Not because they’re weak — but because no one told them that the pressure always feels worst just before the change.

This episode is for anyone standing on that edge.

I’ll give you three grounded truths: – Why the breakdown happens – What not to do when it hits – And one step that can carry you through when nothing else will

This isn’t self-help. This is survival. And if this speaks t...

Come Back Stronger – The Reason You Quit Is the Reason You’ll Win My Mind First – Episode 4

In this episode, we go straight to the heart of that moment when you feel like giving up — when your energy’s gone, your confidence is shaken, and it feels like nothing’s working.

But what if that exact moment… is the reason you need to keep going?

This episode isn’t about hype or hustle — it’s about real resilience. It’s about recognising t...

EPISODE 03 – Without Motivation – Do It Anyway Description:

When motivation disappears, most people stall. They wait. They shrink. They give up.

This episode is for the days when you don’t feel like doing anything—but know deep down that you still need to move.

Paul breaks down a powerful 6-step rhythm to carry you through overwhelm, burnout, and low-energy days. This isn’t a mindset hack. It’s a survival pattern. Something you can...

You stood up—or maybe just decided to. Now what?

In this episode, we break down a powerful 3-step mindshift to help you hold steady when everything in you wants to give up again. This isn’t about big wins or perfect routines. It’s about staying up—mentally, emotionally, and physically—when life hits back.

You’ll learn how to: • Calm your nervous system and get grounded • Reclaim one small area of control with purpose • Redirect you...