{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/623d0ce649317c0012df519d/6833ae38a795fd3aef78a5e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why you are not where you want to be right now","description":"<h3><strong>Episode Description</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>In this raw and deeply personal episode, Coach Mark Carroll opens up about the patterns and habits that have been quietly sabotaging his progress — both in life and in business. From post-movie inspiration to brutally honest self-reflection, Mark breaks down five behaviours he knows are holding him back and shares the internal battles behind each one. This isn’t just another productivity pep talk — it’s a powerful reminder that awareness alone isn’t enough; it’s what you do with it that counts.</p><p>If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're spinning your wheels without real results, this episode is for you. Mark doesn't claim to have it all figured out — instead, he invites you to reflect alongside him, take ownership, and start implementing meaningful change.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Self-Awareness vs. Self-Action:</strong> The painful gap between knowing your weaknesses and fixing them.</li><li><strong>Why Plans Fail:</strong> The truth about overstacking calendars and underdelivering on personal commitments.</li><li><strong>The Doomscroll Spiral:</strong> How digital distractions drain your energy and derail your goals.</li><li><strong>Information Overload:</strong> The trap of consuming knowledge without applying it — and how it steals your momentum.</li><li><strong>Loop Fatigue:</strong> How unclosed “mental loops” — like unread messages and minor tasks — can compound into stress and guilt.</li><li><strong>Doing Too Much, Achieving Too Little:</strong> Why spreading yourself thin across goals leads to burnout and resentment.</li><li><strong>The Illusion of Progress:</strong> How busyness masks stagnation — and how to refocus on real, measurable improvement.</li><li><strong>A Call to Self-Reflection:</strong> How to identify your patterns, assess their impact, and commit to real, lasting change.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Enjoyed the episode? Here’s how you can support the show:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>📩 <strong>Subscribe:</strong></p><p> Never miss a new episode — <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1543158895\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1K9c6USV9D8oKREj9JdCHW\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow on Spotify</a>.</p><p>🌟 <strong>Leave a 5-Star Review:</strong></p><p> Your review helps us reach more people!</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1543158895\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a> — scroll down, tap 5 stars, and write something you enjoyed.</li><li>On Spotify, tap the <strong>★ rating</strong> at the top of the show page (you’ll need to listen to at least one episode first).</li></ul><p>📲 <strong>Share the love:</strong></p><p> Post a screenshot to your Instagram Story, tag <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/coachmarkcarroll\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@coachmarkcarroll</a>, and let others know what you took away from the episode. Every share helps more people hear these messages.</p>","author_name":"Mark Carroll "}