In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur, host Paul Ryan shares his personal journey through the world of self-help and personal development.

Beginning his journey with meditation and the Silva method of mind control at a young age, Paul was deeply engaged in self-help for many years. However, it was during a course in his mid-twenties that he realized despite absorbing a lot of information, he hadn't practically applied what he'd learned to change his life.

This epiphany led him to stop attending courses until he had implemented the lessons into his life. Focusing on financial growth and building a business paid off, and years later, he found himself significantly more successful, prompting a return to personal development with a new perspective.

Paul emphasizes that while consuming self-help feels good, real transformation requires taking action on the lessons learned. This episode concludes with a caution against becoming a self-help junkie who gathers information without applying it and encourages listeners to actively implement changes for personal growth.

00:00 Introduction to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast

00:24 The Journey Begins: Discovering Self-Help and Meditation

01:19 The Realization: Knowing vs. Doing

02:01 A Commitment to Change: Implementing Knowledge

02:34 Re-entering the World of Personal Development

03:27 The Essence of Personal Growth: Taking Action

03:54 Defining a Self-Help Junkie: The Importance of Action

04:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

About the host:

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur. business owner and an eternal student of life. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Paul avidly consumes books, courses and podcasts, embodying the spirit of a lifelong learner. His thirst for knowledge and adept leadership has enabled Paul to create a life of time and financial freedom.

Connect with the host:

Paul's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Paul's X: https://twitter.com/paulryanwrites