Paul Mort on Growth, Discomfort & Success || RUNcensored Ep15 (Part 2)

Paul Mort on Growth, Discomfort & Success || RUNcensored Ep15 (Part 2)
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What if the secret to success wasn’t comfort, but leaning into discomfort? In this powerful part-two conversation, RUNcensored sits down again with Paul Mort — speaker, coach, and unapologetically direct motivator — to unpack the mindset shifts and life lessons that can transform both running performance and personal growth.
Paul is known for his raw, no-nonsense approach to self-development, and in this episode he shares how embracing challenges — physical, mental, and emotional — has shaped his own success. From his early struggles to building a career helping others unlock their potential, Paul talks honestly about the value of getting uncomfortable and why it’s often the missing piece in achieving big goals.
We explore how these lessons translate to running and endurance sport: pushing through tough training days, showing up when motivation is low, and using discomfort as a tool for building resilience. Paul also dives into how to set meaningful goals, avoid the trap of comparison, and balance ambition with the realities of everyday life.
Key takeaways from this conversation include:
Why comfort can quietly kill progress

How to shift your mindset from fear to action
Building resilience through repeated exposure to challenges
The link between personal growth and performance gains in sport
Practical ways to keep showing up when it gets hard

Along the way, expect Paul’s trademark humour, blunt truths, and inspiring energy. This is not a “feel good and forget it” kind of talk — it’s the type of episode that will challenge you to take a hard look at where you’re holding back and what steps you can take today to move forward.
Whether you’re a runner looking to break through a performance plateau, an entrepreneur chasing big goals, or simply someone wanting more from life, this conversation offers both the motivation and the actionable steps to help you get there.

📚 Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Everest Base Camp Experience
Paul shares the reality of trekking to Everest Base Camp, including boredom, illness, and lessons learned.

6:15 - Belief vs. Evidence: Why Confidence Needs Proof
Why telling yourself to “just believe” isn’t enough—and how real belief is built through action and evidence.

8:00 - Overcoming Pressure & the Importance of Mindset
Paul and Ben talk about racing and performance under pressure, and how removing expectations can lead to better outcomes.

14:00 - Nerves vs. Excitement & Coaching Paul’s Son
A powerful chat about emotions, youth mindset coaching, and Paul’s son’s fearless approach to his first boxing match.

18:15 - How Kids Teach Us About Mental Strength
Lessons learned from parenting, including letting go of control and allowing kids to follow their passions.

24:00 - Phones, Screen Time & Being Addicted to Devices
Paul reflects on his own screen addiction, strategies for managing phone use, and how kids mirror our habits.

28:45 - Paul’s Book Journey & ‘Unfuckwithable’ Philosophy
How Paul got a book deal, his goals for publishing, and the meaning behind “Unfuckwithable”—the idea that nothing can shake you.

34:30 - Cold Water, Routines & Doing What Works for You
A refreshing take on morning routines, cold water therapy, and why people need to stop overcomplicating self-care.

42:30 - Passion, Arguments & Being Wrong on the Internet
Why people defend their beliefs online, why it’s okay to be wrong, and how passion can be misread as anger.

48:00 - Meaning, Failure & Reframing Setbacks
Paul discusses how to assign meaning to failures and setbacks, and how doing so helps you grow and move forward.

51:30 - Why Boredom Kills Motivation in Business
The challenge of staying motivated in business, how boredom leads to change, and embracing uncertainty as part of growth.

55:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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