In Pursuit With Joseph Mencel

Difficult Decisions

Joseph Mencel explores the two main types of difficult decisions that most of us struggle with on a regular basis; the decision to stick with something that is difficult in the short term, and the decision to walk away from something that is easy in the short term, but will ultimately be unfulfilling.

By revisiting his own experiences during the early days of the MassiveJoes business, Joseph recalls different scenarios he encountered that required him to make difficult decisions. He retraces the questions he asked himself in order to arrive at the right decisions, and discusses similar scenarios that many of us may face from time to time.

An episode full of practical advice. You'll want to take notes during this one.

What Is Normal?

Joseph Mencel & Leah Mencel discuss the popular trend of hyper-focusing on life going back to "normal" after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. The episode opens with a discussion of why, as humans, we are wired to avoid uncertainty at all costs, and how focusing on the pandemic end date will almost certainly negatively affect our mindfulness and our ability to embrace the present. Joseph & Leah then then explore the question "What is normal?" and analyse why so many of us are in a rush to get back there. They discuss the multitude of lessons that being present during the pandemic period can teach us, while considering what our experience of COVID-19 may look like in restrospect. They close out of the episode by exploring the idea that embracing the uncertainty of the pandemic period and leaning into the vulnerability created by it may actually be the key to making the most of this historic period of time we are all living through. An episode full of hidden gems that is sure to spark some interesting thoughts of your own. You'll want to listen to this episode more than once.

Process Over Product With John Mahoney

Joseph Mencel & John Mahoney discuss the importance of embracing the process (your journey) while chasing the product (your goals). Having left his 13 year career in the automotive industry at age 30 to run his own business in the transport industry, John is no stranger to taking backwards steps in the short term in pursuit of long term goals. In this insightful discussion, Joe & John examine the advantages of measuring progress towards goals spherically instead of linearly, and consider why "being present" doesn't always have to mean "enjoying" the present. They explain the importance of experiencing the full force of negative emotions and the role they play in the experience of happiness & fulfillment, before closing out their discussion by presenting their views on how best to achieve balance across all areas of life. There's a whole lot of business & life experience packed into this hour of power! Enjoy!

Mastering Your Mind With Phoebe Taylor

Joseph Mencel & Phoebe Taylor discuss why mastering your mindset is so critical to achieving success in all areas of your life. With almost 10 years experience in the health & fitness space, Phoebe is one of the most respected athletes & coaches in the industry, while her focus on the psychology of high performance makes her one of the most unique. Phoebe dives deep into her own emotional intelligence and mindset when it comes to accountability & responsibility, how she approaches changing ingrained habits & routines, and her "earn everything" philosophy. An incredibly interesting and eye opening discussion. Enjoy!

Stop Fooling Around In The Grey With Leah Mencel

Joseph Mencel & Leah Mencel discuss the binary nature of every action we take and every decision we make when it comes to achieving a particular goal. By defining actions & decisions that move us closer towards a goal as "white" and those that move us further away from a goal as "black", Joseph & Leah consider the "grey"; actions & decisions that are clearly white that we try to justify as being black, or that are clearly black that we try to paint as white. They consider why so many of us spend so much time in this grey area, and why it is so important that we avoid it at all costs when trying to achieve our goals. They close the episode out by offering practical advice on how you can stop fooling around the grey. Interesting. Insightful. Inspiring. This is one episode you'll want to share.

Speed v Patience

Joseph Mencel explores the polarity between speed in execution and patience in planning. Using the athletic analogy of a sprint compared to a marathon, Joseph explains why executing on small tasks everyday with the speed of a sprinter while planning & progressing towards long term goals with the patience of a marathon runner is so critical to success. Joseph then explores the 2 most common speed and patience shortcomings that most people face and how they apply to both fitness & business. By giving his own personal experiences in each field, Joseph illustrates how he has successfully applied a good ratio of speed & patience to achieve success. Joseph wraps the episode up with some practical advice on how you can identify and correct your lack of either speed or patience to help you achieve real, long lasting success in all areas of life. Short, sharp and hugely insightful - you'll want to take notes during this one.

Entitlement Exposure

Joseph Mencel explains the entitlement trap that has been inadvertently created by government funded economic stimulus packages and how so many people have unintentionally fallen into it. Joseph gives examples of how both employees and employers are being encouraged to develop a culture of entitlement and highlights the fundamental economic issues that this is going to cause in the near future. By considering the state of the economy once the economic stimulus comes to and end, Joseph give practical advice on what you can be doing right now to give yourself the best chance of getting a job, keeping your job, or keeping your business alive on the other side of the pandemic period.

Routine Reshuffle

With so many of us completely out of routine due to the worldwide lockdown and not sure where to start to get back in control of our lives & back on top of our mindset, Joseph Mencel talks about switching focus from achieving goals to keeping the promises you make to yourself each and every day. By stacking small wins on top of each other day by day, Joseph talks you through a step by step practical technique to help you shift your mindset from lost and defeated, to confident and triumphant. A truly valuable investment in your personal development & mental health. You'll want to listen to this one more than once.

Personal Development Pandemic

Joseph Mencel talks about the incredible opportunity that the current pandemic is providing for personal development. Joseph details the 6 character traits that he has identified as being consistent across high achievers, and how they apply to the current worldwide state of affairs. He discusses how the current lockdown is exposing character flaws, while simultaneously removing the excuses commonly relied upon to justify not addressing them. He concludes by giving practical advice on how you can use the opportunities presented by the current pandemic to your advantage for personal development. An in depth, uplifting and enlightening episode that will have you thinking deeply for days.

Rethinking 'Rona | 5 Strategies To Stay On Top Of Your Mental Health

Joseph Mencel details 5 practical strategies to help you stay on top of your mental health while navigating the challenges presented by the current pandemic. The world has been taken by complete surprise by the 'Rona pandemic, and while everybody is focused on how to "flatten the curve" while attempting to make sure the world's economy doesn't collapse, almost nobody is talking about mental health and how to prioritize it during this difficult time. As our second and third spaces have been taken away by our governments, now more than ever is staying on top of your mental health a hugely important priority. Joseph explains why prioritizing your mental health at this time is so crucial, and talks you through 5 simple, practical, strategies to ensure you come out on top once 'Rona has passed.