Remember The Mission Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Jon my Ops manager for a raw and honest conversation about men's behaviour, patterns, and the hidden reasons so many capable men stay stuck for years. John shares his journey from being overweight, signed off work, numbing life with bad habits, and feeling completely lost, to rebuilding his health, identity, and family life through structure, consistency, and self leadership. Together, we break down the real issues we see again and again in men from all walks of life. This is not theory. It is lived experience from both sides of the journey. We cover the five core patterns that quietly destroy momentum in men's lives: • Chronic procrastination and waiting for the perfect moment that never comes • Compulsive time wasting through scrolling, comparison, and constant distraction • Rising tension at home leading to arguments, distance, and broken trust • Escaping stress through dopamine habits like alcohol, junk food, porn, and numbing behaviours • Breaking promises to family and friends and slowly losing respect, trust, and connection We also talk about why men believe they are different, why unrealistic expectations cause most men to quit early, and why real transformation is built through patience, structure, and one percent daily improvements over time. John explains what actually changed his life, why motivation always fades, and what keeps men consistent when discipline is required. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly frustrated with the man you know you could be, this conversation will hit home. More importantly, it will show you that you are not broken, you are not alone, and change is possible when you stop drifting and start leading yourself. Listen carefully. This one matters.      

This episode is a call to leadership on one of the most chaotic days of the year. After two weeks away from routine, pressure hits fast. Problems stack up. Emotions rise. Most men react the same way they always have. This training is about doing something different. I break down four core principles to help you reclaim control, regain clarity, and operate at the level you know you are capable of. This is not about motivation. It is about identity, discipline, and leading yourself when things get noisy. In this episode, I cover: • Why reacting emotionally keeps you stuck in chaos and how to pause and respond with control • How to get clear on your real priorities so anxiety does not dictate your actions • Why consistency is built through micro wins rather than big promises • How small daily actions compound into massive progress over the next thirty, sixty, and ninety days • Why training is non negotiable if you want to be the asset of your own life • How physical discipline stabilises your mindset and emotional state under pressure This episode is designed to help you own the day, set the standard for the week, and rebuild momentum immediately. The men who win this week do not wait for conditions to improve. They lead themselves first. If you are ready to stop drifting and start operating at a higher standard, join us inside the Five Day Mission Reset. 👇 Join here: https://consulting.boardmanjames.com/5daymissionreset Let us get to work.      

Join our 5 Day Mission Reset - 12th Jan CLICK HERE to register  This episode focuses on the strange in between period after Christmas and before the New Year truly begins. It is the week where most men drift, stay reactive and wait for motivation to return. I break down how to use this time intentionally so you build momentum rather than lose it. Using the five pillars as a guide, I share how to reset your health, clarify who you want to become, reconnect with relationships, redefine what fun actually means, and prepare your work or business so you start the year grounded and ready rather than overwhelmed. 5 key questions If you actually stopped and asked yourself these five key questions: Who do I need to become? What do I need to leave behind? Who do I want to spend more time with? What do I want to do more of? And how am I going to achieve all of this? In this episode, I cover: • Why momentum matters more than motivation during the post Christmas period • How to restart your health routines gently but intentionally • Five questions that help you define the man you need to become before setting goals • How to use this week to strengthen relationships instead of neglecting them • What fun actually looks like at this stage of life and how to plan for it • How to prepare your work or business so you hit January with clarity and confidence • Why preparation is the real standard setter for the year ahead This episode is a reminder that you do not need to wait until January to get your edge back. How you use this week sets the tone for everything that follows. Do not waste it. Prepare properly. Set the standard.

This episode continues the preparation for 2026 by focusing on the missing piece most men never slow down enough to define. Their values. We explore why vision without values leads to frustration, misalignment and burnout, and why values are the operating rules that quietly shape every decision you make. I share how my own values have evolved over time, why building a business around your life rather than your life around your business changed everything for me, and what it really means to build success from home first. This is a grounded conversation about identity, boundaries and the architecture of a life that supports fulfillment rather than consuming it. In this episode, I cover: • Why many men cannot clearly articulate their values and how this creates confusion and resentment • How values evolve with identity and why they must be revisited regularly • The difference between living intentionally and feeling imprisoned by work • How building a business around your life creates time, freedom and emotional stability • Why success at home must come before success anywhere else • How values help you make better decisions without guilt or second guessing • Why misalignment between values and behaviour creates anger, distraction and drift • How clear values lead to sharper vision, better planning and calmer leadership going into 2026 This episode is not about adding more pressure or complexity to your life. It is about stripping things back and deciding what truly matters. When your values are clear, decisions become easier, boundaries become stronger and your life starts to feel aligned again. Listen closely, Reflect honestly. And start building your future from the inside out.

This episode is the starting point for preparing for 2026 in the right way. Not with pressure, targets or false certainty, but with clarity. I share why clarity is the foundation for peace of mind, why a lack of it creates anxiety and restlessness, and why many high performing men struggle to feel settled even when life looks successful on the outside. I also speak openly about starting therapy, what that process has unlocked for me already, and why rewiring belief systems is not weakness but leadership. This conversation is about slowing down enough to ask better questions, stepping out of reactive mode, and deciding who you actually want to become rather than just staying busy. In this episode, I cover: • Why clarity is reassurance and why without it many men struggle to feel calm or present • How high achieving men get trapped in constant busyness and lose sight of the bigger picture • Why identity matters more than goals when you are thinking about the future • How to begin shaping a vision for your life based on how you want to live, not just what you want to achieve • Why taking time away from noise, phones and pressure creates better decisions • The importance of regularly checking back in with yourself to stay aligned over time • How vision leads into values and eventually into a mission that can evolve as you do This episode is not about locking yourself into a rigid plan for the year ahead. It is about creating direction, perspective and space so that the next chapter of your life is intentional rather than accidental. If you want support building clarity, structure and self leadership as you move toward 2026, join us inside the Mission Hub group. It is a free community for men who want to stop drifting and start leading their lives with purpose. Remember the mission.

This episode is about protecting what actually matters. It is about ensuring that Christmas does not quietly become another period of distraction, half work and emotional absence. Too many men drift through the festive period with one eye on their phone, one eye on work and neither fully present with their family. This training is designed to stop that. I walk you through a simple but powerful system to help you switch off properly, create peace of mind around work and be fully present at home. It is not complicated. It is not fancy. It works because it is intentional and it respects the value of your time, energy and attention. In this episode, I break down a five part blueprint that allows you to enjoy Christmas without guilt, stress or the constant pull back into work. In this episode, I cover: • Why building success from home must remain the non negotiable standard, especially over Christmas • How to identify your true professional and personal priorities so you can switch off with confidence • Why clarity equals peace of mind and how to remove the mental noise that drags you back into work • The three Christmas deadlines every man needs to set, including when to switch off, when to dip in and when to return • How to plan January and Quarter One before Christmas so you return calm, focused and in control • Why completing your audit early frees you to enjoy the festive period without carrying mental weight • How to define the outcomes you want for Christmas and set clear rules around phone use, work, training and boundaries • What to avoid over Christmas and how writing down your worst case scenario helps you prevent it This is about leading yourself properly during a period where most men slowly disconnect from their family and themselves. With a simple plan in place, you can enjoy Christmas fully and return to work with clarity, momentum and strength. If you want to live and operate at a higher standard, this is the work. 👇 Join the Mission Hub group A free community for men who want structure, clarity and success built from home. Remember the mission. Lead yourself first.      

In this episode I open up about something I have avoided for years. I share the real story behind why I decided to go to therapy, what finally pushed me through the door and why the first session hit me harder than I expected. For a long time I convinced myself that I could handle everything alone. I believed that because I coached men, mentored men and helped men navigate their own chaos, I should be able to handle mine. But life does not work that way. Pressure builds. Old beliefs surface. Unresolved pain follows you into adulthood until you finally stop running and face it. This conversation is about honesty, self leadership and the courage it takes to deal with the emotional weight you have carried for years. It is about recognising when strength is actually silence and when true strength is choosing to get help. I also share what is coming next for the podcast, including a powerful interview with my son where he talks openly about mental health, identity and growing up in a world full of pressure. In this episode, I cover: • Why I resisted therapy for so long and the beliefs that kept me stuck • What finally made me walk into the room and ask for help • The biggest revelation from the first session and how it reshaped my understanding of myself • Why men avoid emotional work and how it shows up as anxiety, overthinking and burnout • How therapy fits into self leadership and why it strengthens your mission rather than weakens it • What to expect in the upcoming interviews and why these conversations matter for every man on a mission If you are carrying more than you admit, if you have moments where you just want to know everything will be okay, or if you feel like you have no space to talk, this episode will speak directly to you. It is time to lead yourself with honesty, not avoidance. It is time to do the work that actually moves you forward. 👇 Join our free Mission Hub group to start your journey with us A community of men who want to grow, lead and live with purpose. Join Here

This episode dives into one of the most important truths about growth and leadership. You do not need to be the most talented man in the room. You just need to be the one who keeps turning up. I use the journey through Brazilian jiu jitsu, from white belt to black belt, as a living example of what it really takes to build a mission, stay consistent and become the man you are supposed to be. From watching two friends receive their black belts, to earning my own first stripe on my purple belt, this is a reflection on hours on the mat, setbacks, injuries, time away, and still coming back. It is a reminder that progress is rarely pretty. Most of the time it feels like getting choked out, thrown around and humbled. Yet if you keep showing up, one percent better each session, everything changes. In this episode, I cover: • Why every meaningful mission starts at zero and why your next version begins the day you commit. • How the belt journey in jiu jitsu mirrors life, business and personal growth and what it really takes to keep moving through the levels. • Why consistency beats intensity and why simply turning up, especially on the days you do not feel like it, is already a win. • How training, cold tubs, long runs and time on the mat build an internal discipline that refuses to accept your excuses. • Why black belt level results are not about talent but about hours, repetitions and an unshakable belief that it is only a matter of time. • How jiu jitsu has become a place of peace, pressure release and identity building rather than just another achievement to chase. • The questions you must ask yourself as you head into a new year if you want to stop playing average and live with a black belt standard in your mission. This is not really a podcast about belts. It is a podcast about who you become on the way to earning them. If you choose your mission, stay consistent and refuse to quit, the result becomes inevitable. It is just time. Do the work. Become the black belt of your own life. Let us go. 14 Day Mission Insight programme details 

Curveballs are guaranteed, in business, in life, in leadership. The question is not if they'll come, but how you'll respond when they do. In this episode, I share a raw and practical reflection on how to emotionally regulate when chaos hits. Whether it's a sudden problem in your business, a challenge at home, or a personal ambush that catches you off guard, this episode breaks down the system I now use to stay composed and focused when everything feels like it's falling apart. You'll learn: Why great leaders operate from calm, not chaos The system I use to reset when life throws a curveball How to separate emotion from execution and refocus on the mission The two choices every man faces when adversity hits — collapse or lead This is a reminder that leadership is not about avoiding curveballs. It's about mastering your response to them. 👇 Take the next step: 1️⃣ [Join our 2-Week Introduction Programme] — begin developing the systems and structure to lead yourself with clarity and control. > Click here for details TIME WASTERS need not apply, it's for serious men that want to be men  

This episode is a straight call to arms for any man who wants to enter 2026 with clarity, certainty and strength. It breaks down the exact process we used live inside the Mission 365 community to prepare the guys for the next twelve months. If you feel drift creeping in, if you are unsure of your direction or if you know you could operate at a higher level, this episode will hit you hard in all the right ways. We strip away the noise and get into the real work. The vision for your year. The direction of your identity. The mission that drives your daily actions. And the standards you must uphold if you want to win across your health, relationships, personal growth, business and lifestyle. In this episode, we cover: • How to set a powerful vision for the end of the year based on hopes, dreams and desires rather than rigid goals • Why mid year direction is about identity and purpose and how to evolve into the man you need to be • The mission process for the first twelve weeks and why mastery, focus, alignment and remembering the mission must drive everything you do • Why health is the number one way not to ruin your year and why you must protect it like your life depends on it • How to build success from home first so you never sacrifice your family for ambition or hustle • Why structure, kill zones and daily discipline create more freedom than chaos ever will • The mastery cycle of evolve, execute and embody and how this transforms identity from A to B • The importance of micro missions, accountability and consistent action when life ambushes you • How to recognise drift and the emotional low states that come with it and how to bring yourself back with clarity and control • The values that guide everything we do inside the Mission 365 system and why they must guide your next year This episode is not motivation. It is a roadmap. A blueprint for any man who is ready to lead himself at a higher standard and build a life that he is genuinely proud to live. If you want 2026 to be the year you finally rise into the man you know you can be, start here. Remember the mission. Lead yourself first.

There is a lot of noise online about men being weak, soft or unable to cope with the pressure of modern life. Most of that noise is criticism without guidance. This episode flips that on its head. It is not about blaming men. It is about showing you the path to becoming stronger in your body, your mind and your identity. Real resilience does not appear out of nowhere. It is trained. It is earned. It is built through structure, physical challenge and a disciplined relationship with your own thoughts. In this episode, I break down the core principles that create a stronger man, a more composed leader and a life that does not collapse when pressure shows up. In this episode, I cover: • Why you are not weak and why most men simply lack the training and structure to become resilient • How to build mental strength through small daily acts of difficulty that harden your mindset • Why your morning routine is the foundation of identity and how it shapes your calm, focus and discipline • How structure creates certainty and why your life needs clear boundaries between work, family and self • Why physical challenge builds emotional stability and how hardship on the mat, in the gym or on the road changes who you are • How to use reframing and calm thinking to lead yourself when life throws pressure, chaos or setbacks your way • Why resilience is a skill and how daily practice turns you into a man who does not crumble when the temperature drops This episode will help you understand that strength is not about talent or genetics. It is about the daily decision to train your body, sharpen your mind and take responsibility for the way you show up in the world. Every mission requires a stronger man at the centre of it. This is where that training begins. If this resonates, message me with the word ready on Instagram and we will explore the next step in your development. Remember the mission. JB  

This episode goes straight to the foundation of everything you are trying to build in your life. It is a reminder that your health is not a side project or an optional extra. It is the engine that drives every pillar of your mission. When your health drops, everything else follows. When your health rises, everything in your life gains clarity, stability and strength. Inside this episode, we explore how your physical, mental and emotional fitness determine the standards you live by and the results you produce. You will learn how to plan your health with intention, how to build a routine you can actually stick to and how to use fitness as a daily reset for your mind. In this episode, I cover: • Why health sits at the top of the mission balance code and why it influences every other pillar • How to design a weekly training plan that creates strength, structure and consistency • The power of three hard workouts, two medium sessions and two recovery days for long term progress • Why planning your workouts first creates discipline and removes impulsive decision making • How physical training releases pressure and stops the kettle effect of stress and overwhelm • Why mental and emotional fitness require deliberate practice through meditation, breath work and daily pauses • How small rituals such as the bench effect bring calm and clarity into your day • Why taking care of your health is the only way you become the asset that can actually hold your mission This is a practical and grounded episode. It will help you reset your relationship with your health, take ownership of the way you feel and bring strength back into every part of your life. Your mission needs a healthy man. Your family needs a healthy man. Your future needs a healthy man. Start there. Remember The Misison JB  Join Our Mission Hub for business owners > Join Here      

This episode brings us back to the one thing that determines the quality of your life, your leadership and your direction. It brings us back to the mission. Most men drift because they lose connection to the deeper reason for why they are doing any of this. The goals become noise. The routines feel mechanical. The work becomes something you manage rather than something you lead. This conversation is a reminder to return to the centre. It is a call to rebuild your connection to the mission that is meant to anchor your identity, sharpen your actions and guide the way you show up day after day. Alongside this, I share how we are upgrading the entire Mission 365 journey so that your development continues to evolve with structure, clarity and genuine purpose. In this episode, I cover: • Why most missions lose their meaning and how to reconnect with clarity, emotion and intention • How to create a mission that guides your daily behaviour rather than sitting as empty words • The new and upgraded Recruit Phase that focuses on planning, mindset, strategy and presence • Why progression through the phases must be earned through consistent action rather than assumed • How the Wednesday coaching sessions and Friday development calls help you stay focused and accountable • Why tracking your progress matters and how the percentage markers keep you honest with yourself • A preview of the new Life Raft process which is a twenty eight day reset for men who have lost momentum and want to realign quickly This is a grounding episode. It reminds you that the mission is not a concept. It is the standard you live by. When you reconnect with that standard, everything in your life moves forward with greater purpose and greater strength. Remember the mission. Lead yourself first.

Recorded high in the French Alps, just outside Chamonix, this episode is a reflection on why personal development matters, not as a luxury, but as a necessity. I talk about what it really means to keep growing as a man, a father, and a business owner, to keep evolving, learning, and investing in yourself when most people choose comfort. Inside this episode: The truth about why most men fail to grow on their own How accountability, structure, and standards drive transformation The three biggest excuses that keep people stuck in chaos Why identity, vision, values, and villains shape everything you do How to continuously evolve into the next version of yourself Whether you're running a business, leading a family, or simply trying to get better, this episode will remind you that progress doesn't happen by accident. You have to invest in it. 👇 Take the next step: 1️⃣ [Complete the Scorecard]   find out if you're operating as a Recruit, Operator, or Commander. 2️⃣ Share this episode with a man who needs to hear it. Your evolution starts with a decision to grow.  

Recorded on a cold, rain-soaked Monday morning before heading to Chamonix, this episode dives deep into one of the most powerful frameworks I teach inside Mission 365  The Three E's: Evolve, Execute, and Embody. These three stages are the foundation for growth, consistency, and becoming the man capable of holding the life, business, and relationships you say you want. In this episode, I break down: What it truly means to evolve, the process of shifting identity and mindset to meet the next version of yourself. How to execute with clarity and consistency, even when motivation fades. Why embodying your standards and systems is where true transformation begins. You'll learn how to spot which stage you're currently in, why most men get stuck halfway through, and how to build the depth, structure, and self-leadership required to reach the next level. These are the same principles I teach to the men inside our live Focus Days, simple, practical, and game-changing when applied properly. 👇 Take the next step: 1️⃣ [Take your Scorecard] — find out how well you're commanding yourself right now. 2️⃣ [Watch the Playlist] — go deeper into The Three E's and other realignment tools. Have a great week — evolve, execute, embody.

Success isn't complicated, but most men make it that way. In this episode, I share eight of the most powerful lessons I've learned over the last decade of coaching business owners, leaders, and men who are serious about raising their game. These are the principles that separate those who talk about success from those who actually build it. From doing what you said you would do to leading from the front at home and in business, these eight rules will help you get back in control, sharpen your standards, and start operating with intent. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why keeping your own word builds unshakable self-respect How to audit your environment and cut out negative influences The power of self-talk and how it shapes your future identity Why imperfect action beats endless planning The habits that create real wealth and financial leadership How to lean into adversity to build resilience The danger of comfort and complacency Why success must start at home before it can last in business This one is a wake-up call for men who are drifting, playing small, or overcomplicating what it means to win. No fluff, no theory just eight proven principles to help you perform at your best in every area of life.

This episode was recorded right in the heart of London — walking through Leicester Square, surrounded by the noise, the chaos, and the reality of life happening all around. It is a raw reflection on comfort zones, identity, and what it truly takes to grow. I talk about the lessons that come from saying yes when everything in you wants to say no, the power of keeping promises to yourself, and how small acts of courage compound into something life-changing. From sitting alone in a busy bar to walking into a Royal Marines gala for the first time in fifteen years, this week forced me to face the parts of myself that had quietly slipped into comfort. And that is what this conversation is about — breaking cycles, facing fear, and becoming the man capable of holding the life he says he wants. Inside this episode, you'll hear: Why confidence comes after action, not before How discomfort becomes the training ground for self-belief The difference between waiting for the perfect moment and creating it How showing up for yourself builds identity, discipline, and pride This one is for the men who know they're capable of more but are still standing on the edge. Get uncomfortable. Say yes to the thing that scares you. Do it because you said you would. That is how you evolve. That is how you build your mission.

Recorded straight from the streets of London — this episode captures the raw energy of stepping outside your comfort zone. As I walk through Leicester Square, surrounded by noise, chaos, and life happening all around me, I talk about what it really means to push yourself into the unknown. From meetings with mentors and corporate leaders to walking alone into a Royal Marines gala after fifteen years away from that world, this week has been all about testing limits and finding growth on the other side of fear. Because comfort kills potential. Inside this episode, I share real reflections on: The moments that almost stopped me from showing up How identity shifts when you act differently from the man you've always been Why the best opportunities appear only after you step through discomfort How legacy is built through courage, not convenience This one is for the man who knows he's capable of more but keeps finding excuses to wait. The man who's tired of playing small, tired of staying safe, tired of being comfortable. Your life, your business, your legacy — they all depend on how often you're willing to walk into the room, even when it feels uncomfortable. Break the cycle. Show up. Do the thing you've been avoiding. Because growth never happens in comfort.      

Even the strongest men hit breaking point. Last week, I did. And I'm sharing it, because too many men suffer in silence thinking they shouldn't. In this episode, I open up about one of the hardest weeks I've had in years. The kind where your thoughts spiral, where you feel detached, heavy, and overwhelmed, even when life looks fine from the outside. I talk about where that pain really came from… childhood trauma, loss, uncertainty, and the deep triggers that still live under the surface. And more importantly, how I found my way back through it — not by pretending to be okay, but by refusing to quit. This one is about the power of resilience, self-leadership, and staying in the fight when everything in you wants to stop. Because true strength isn't about being unbreakable. It's about never staying broken. In this episode: Why even high performers and leaders fall apart sometimes. How childhood experiences shape your reactions as an adult. What happens when uncertainty takes control of your thinking. How to use pain as a reset — not a reason to quit. The reminder that showing up is the win. If you've been feeling behind the pace boat, this episode will bring you back to centre. 🔥 Final Call — Mission Advance Closes Wednesday 29th at 21:00 If you're ready to rebuild your focus, resilience, and structure for 2026, this is your last chance to join Mission Advance. It's where we take high-performing men who are drifting, realign them with purpose, and rebuild them into disciplined, grounded operators for life and business. 👉 Join Mission Advance before doors close

There's a gap between the goals you set and the man you need to become to achieve them. This episode dives deep into the real internal work that most men avoid  the work of building identity, defining values, and closing the gap between how you show up and who you know you could be. Because you can have the goals, the mission, the ambition… But if you're still operating from the same identity that created your old problems, nothing changes. In this powerful session  recorded live after our recent Mission Retreat we unpack what it truly means to build the man behind the mission. You'll hear stories, examples, and raw truth about: Why most men are fighting the wrong war  chasing external success while losing internal alignment. How burnout doesn't come from doing too much, but from doing the wrong things. The five pillars of identity that shape how you think, lead, and live. How to recognise when you're lying to yourself, and what it takes to build the integrity to change it. The real meaning of calm, confidence, and consistency. This isn't about performance hacks or motivation. It's about self-leadership  understanding your values, raising your standards, and becoming the man capable of holding the life you say you want. If you've felt misaligned, drifting, or unsure who you're becoming, this one will hit deep. 🔗 Want to go deeper? Join us inside Mission Pro  a 12-month system designed to rebuild your structure, identity, and self-leadership from the inside out. Learn more and apply here: https://qdgpsuzcr7b.typeform.com/to/adDI3POa