From delivering pizzas aged 31 to becoming one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, Brad Burton has an extraordinary story, that not even he can believe! Having grown up in a rough council estate, Brad was shot at twice and had to relocate his life overnight to the other side of the country. In debt and claiming benefits, he decided enough was enough. He went from delivering pizzas in an old car, barely making the minimum wage - to running a business that was turning over more than two million pounds, as well as become an inspirational speaker and an author of four best-selling books including 'Get Off Your Arse' and 'Now What?' Brad’s extraordinary story is full of wisdom, that you can only learn from having been through the trials and tribulations yourself, and success stories you won’t ever hear from a ‘guru’ selling an expensive course (who have generally never actually built a solid business themselves!) - in fact, I’d go as far as to say, you’ll get all the wisdom you will need to help you unlock your struggles and start taking action by listening this podcast. In this episode of The Resilience Project, host Wes Linden looks to uncover the mindset and resilience principles that took Brad from a life destined for prison, to now being able to live a lifestyle he could only ever dream of, for him and his family. 00:00 Intro 01:25 How did you get from pizza delivery to where you are now? 02:33 At what point did you know you had to change? 03:19 Would you have ended up in prison? 03:44 How did you get out of your situation? 05:39 People will relate even if they haven’t had bullets through the window! 07:38 So how did you go from pizza guy to business owner? 09:26 Resilience & tough times. 10:18 Desperate for instant success. 13:42 Irritating ‘gurus’ selling courses. 16:47 Making choices. 17:28 People kidding themselves. 21:00 How close can a goal be even if it seems far away? 22:55 So you were delivering pizzas in your early thirties. How did your business come from there? 27:55 Not focusing on negativity. 28:46 Imposter syndrome. 29:43 4N 31:03 Importance of building relationships. 33:35 People judging you on how you dress. 36:18 Break 36:31 Is news and social media stealing hope and belief from people? 38:43 Avoiding the news. 39:40 4N was a big thing. 41:40 What's the difference between burnout & breakdown? 43:04 Enthusiasm. 47:34 Success & failure. 49:48 How to stop yourself and others quitting. 53:44 Reaction to success. 56:05 You selling your business. 01:03:48 The Lurpak! 01:07:01 Control the controlables. 01:10:33 What would you say to people about keeping going? 01:12:32 How will people remember Brad Burton? 01:13:10 How do people get through not feeling like they’re enough? 01:14:04 Closing Follow me: https://beacons.ai/theresilienceproject Brad’s books on Amazon (UK): https://t.ly/h8KyK Brad on social: https://www.instagram.com/bradburton Wes on social: https://www.instagram.com/weslinden https://www.linkedin.com/in/weslinden Never miss an episode: https://www.weslinden.com/podcast

Embark on a gripping journey with Bella Collins, a novice rower turned record-breaking adventurer, on ‘The Resilience Project’ podcast.

Host Wes Linden asks the questions as Bella dives deep into her incredible feat of rowing across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in a small boat alongside three strangers. Despite her initial lack of experience and lifelong battle with self-doubt, Bella shattered not just one, but three world records!

In this episode, Wes uncovers the vital leadership principles Bella harnessed to forge a cohesive and effective team amidst the most extreme, life-threatening conditions. Discover the camaraderie and culture-building strategies that were crucial to their survival and success.

Bella, now recognised globally following her inclusion in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30' list, also reveals how she developed a resilient mindset, which helped her overcome persistent self-doubt and navigate the uncertainties of her daring expeditions. Join us to learn from a true exemplar of determination.

00:00 Intro

01:16 School nerd & unsporty. How did you end up with three world records?

02:44 First record.

03:07 Times you let fear beat you.

05:11: Something that happened when younger that pushed you on this path?

06:14 Attitudes to risk.

08:04 First world record.

10:25 How big is the boat & how confined were you with the others?

11:31 How do you even sleep?!

12:25 Only two hours to rest.

13:43 Cabin fever.15:00 Examples?

16:32 The next world record.

16:49 What did you learn about being around people for that length of time in such a small space?

18:57 Anxiety & mental health.

20:24 World record with The Ocean Sheroes

21:25 Training for the winds and waves.

24:43 Inner strength & resilience to get through the storms at sea.

26:20 How incredible the Pacific challenge is.

27:42 Break

27:55 Family doubting her.

30:34 Finding your people.

31:57 Overcoming anyone close to you that you expected to support you who didn't?

33:22 Overcoming imposter syndrome.

35:08 Why you’re going to go on the oceans again.

36:38 Why am I doing this?!

38:29 Gaps between success and failure.

39:44 Fearing success?

40:55 Attitude changes.

42:01 What would you say you learned from that period that you didn't already know from being isolated on a boat

43:58 Comparing yourself & your achievements.

45:39 Comparison issues.

46:42 Staying in your lane.

47:33 Most common challenges that your experiences can help people overcome?

49:07 How to build culture for a high-performing team that actually wants to work together?

51:12 Succeeding on your own without a team to support you.

51:54 Moving forwards when feeling lost or trapped.

54:14 Prepare mentally for the next world record.

55:58 Is there one question that you thought I might have asked that I didn't, but you've got a great story or answer for?

56:35 Closing

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Celebrities have it easy…Or do they?

Our latest guest, Frank Bruno knows all about getting up after being knocked down.

From being sent to borstal; becoming World Champion Heavyweight Boxer; being avoided in public when news of his mental health issues were mocked by the newspapers; getting sectioned six times; to becoming one of the most famous faces in the country, and eventually recognised as a National Treasure; we speak to Frank on winning his huge battles both in & out the ring.

Host Wes Linden uncovers the grit & determination that we can utilise in order to chase our dreams. Frank Bruno shares straightforward mindset & resilience lessons on getting to the top, hitting rock-bottom and getting back up again - lessons that'll benefit you no matter what path you’re on, sports fan or not.

00:00 Intro

01:15 When you realised you were going to be World Champ?

01:54 What emotions you experienced?

02:07 Leaving family & going to borstal?

02:52 When did you start boxing?

03:23 Borstal a good decision?

03:45 Amateur boxing?

04:07 Was borstal tough?

04:25 “I need to sort myself out”?

04:43 Youngest ever amateur champ?

05:11 Was your success too quick?

05:37 Is instant success a problem?

06:07 You nearly never made it?

06:24 How did you get over knockbacks?

06:56 James ‘Bonecrusher’ Smith’s name!

07:54 Your mindset after defeat?

08:27 What can people learn from your attitude?

08:59 Fighting Mike Tyson.

09:34 People suffering knockbacks day to day. What can they learn from your attitude?

10:05 Fighting Tyson a 2nd time in ‘96.

10:32 Losing your eye?

10:48 How you pushed on despite anxiety?

11:31 The world is watching you?

11:55 Making a $20m comeback?

12:16 Your sacrifices?

12:53 Push through doubts?

13:26 Is failing good for you?

14:14 Daily mantra?

14:46 Harder days?

15:03 Disappointments from losing when you could've won.

15:32 Celeb career?

15:44 Side-gig distraction?

17:22 Most famous guy in the country?

18:00 Overcoming imposter syndrome?

18:28 How did you admit your mental health and bipolar conditions?

18:58 Being sectioned?

19:25 Did you have a sense of shame?

19:42 Still shame around the mental health?

20:17 Positive mindset.

20:47 How can listeners take control when they're not feeling great?

21:43 What you said to yourself when struggling with mental health?

22:02 Dreadful headlines about you and mental health.

22:24 Negatives into positives?

22:38 Public crossing the road to avoid you due to mental health?

22:52 Maintaining class amongst critics?

23:14 Phone being hacked by the media?

25:14 Break

25:27 Being one of the first celebs to talk about mental health?

26:54 Advice for people listening struggling with mental health?

27:11 Mental health medication v exercise?

27:38 Your mentors?

28:23 What advice did they give you?

28:34 Muhammad Ali a mentor?

28:54 Ali’s charisma.

29:12 Making people feel good?

31:04 Building your brand?

31:19 Getting recognised?

31:39 Losing negative people?

32:13 Haters, criticism and rejections?

34:29 Overcoming doubters in life?

35:27 Was this journey how you imagined?

35:58 Receiving MBE and awards?

36:27 Meeting celebs?

37:14 Quitting?

38:00 Toughest battles in or out of the ring?

38:46 Most proud of?

39:57 Proudest moment?

40:49 Look at me now!

41:19 Retirement?

41:35 Define success?

42:05 Frank’s Foundation.

43:20 Charity work?

43:30 Seeing people develop?

44:04 Prison?

44:39 Success and defeat?

45:03 Overcoming knocks?

45:50 Resilience?

46:12 Cheery attitude?

47:19 Close

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Frank’s book ‘Let me be Frank’ on Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/4d29ggU

Frank’s book ‘60 Years a Fighter’ (inc signed copies & memorabilia): https://www.frankbruno.co.uk/product-category/books/

Frank’s foundation: https://www.thefrankbrunofoundation.co.uk

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