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Episode Synopsis
On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined for the third part of a conversation by first time guest Mick Garton to interview Paul and his friend Gary Clarke (a.k.a. Boatsy) about who they are, including their love of Nottingham Forest FC.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Because of what I was going through in my childhood I was looking for some kind of emotional reassurance, because my world was chaotic and violent, I loved the gentleness of David Cassidy’s music – though you weren’t allowed to admit to liking him, as a guy – I found it very soothing and still do to this day. It’s funny how music triggers the mind. Whenever I’m in a tube station in London I think of Gary because his favourite band is The Jam.
My first suicide attempt as a kid of 13 and a half was on the back of Forest losing 1-0 to Newcastle in a replay on the Thursday night and two days later losing 2-0 to Fulham away. That was it, my world was shattered, I couldn’t cope any more. Those two games basically broke my heart. The reason I share this is because of the power of a belief system that we get in our minds. Forest was my world and I can remember at the time being physically sick, my Mum was crying because she knew what it meant to me.
I didn’t have the latest designed tracksuit because ADIDAS was the thing to have. If everybody had ADIDAS, I had to have something different because I was never ever part of a crowd. I’ve always been a loner, being labelled miserable, anti-social, even when I used to get into scrapes, I always operated solo. I liked to have the best of everything, but it was very traditional, which reflected my taste in music.
By the 80s I was out of football, my head was well and truly screwed from my childhood, and my drinking was out of control, I’d lost my marriage. I vowed that one day I’d return and kill the guy that was responsible for that and all the misery he’d inflicted on me and my mother, more so my mother. I’d given up and just wanted to die. Football was not on the radar.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I used to sneak the transistor radio up to bed with me so I could listen to the games, and when I heard my Dad come up the stairs I’d quickly turn it off and put it under my pillow and pretend to be asleep.’
‘Your interests do change as you get older, which helps as someone who DJs.’
‘Someone said to me once: “You’ve got a really polished voice” and I said: “That’s because I used to drink Brass-O.” I actually used to drink metal polisher with some milk in it for a 'hit' because it’s almost pure alcohol. It used to knock your head off, but it gave you a hit.’
‘I lived in the past, because my childhood was so violent and so erratic I was looking for some kind of emotional security, and I found that in trips down memory lane. I clung to things like Frank Sinatra, Karen Carpenter and even my love for Forest in the 70s, I still talk about Franny Lee, Roy McFarland, the old school. I’m still, to a certain degree, not stuck in the past, but appreciative of that culture of when people stood for real values.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mick Garton is the chairman of Carlton Town Football Club.
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply aspirational and transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Because of what I was going through in my childhood I was looking for some kind of emotional reassurance, because my world was chaotic and violent, I loved the gentleness of David Cassidy’s music – though you weren’t allowed to admit to liking him, as a guy – I found it very soothing and still do to this day. It’s funny how music triggers the mind. Whenever I’m in a tube station in London I think of Gary because his favourite band is The Jam.
My first suicide attempt as a kid of 13 and a half was on the back of Forest losing 1-0 to Newcastle in a replay on the Thursday night and two days later losing 2-0 to Fulham away. That was it, my world was shattered, I couldn’t cope any more. Those two games basically broke my heart. The reason I share this is because of the power of a belief system that we get in our minds. Forest was my world and I can remember at the time being physically sick, my Mum was crying because she knew what it meant to me.
I didn’t have the latest designed tracksuit because ADIDAS was the thing to have. If everybody had ADIDAS, I had to have something different because I was never ever part of a crowd. I’ve always been a loner, being labelled miserable, anti-social, even when I used to get into scrapes, I always operated solo. I liked to have the best of everything, but it was very traditional, which reflected my taste in music.
By the 80s I was out of football, my head was well and truly screwed from my childhood, and my drinking was out of control, I’d lost my marriage. I vowed that one day I’d return and kill the guy that was responsible for that and all the misery he’d inflicted on me and my mother, more so my mother. I’d given up and just wanted to die. Football was not on the radar.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I used to sneak the transistor radio up to bed with me so I could listen to the games, and when I heard my Dad come up the stairs I’d quickly turn it off and put it under my pillow and pretend to be asleep.’
‘Your interests do change as you get older, which helps as someone who DJs.’
‘Someone said to me once: “You’ve got a really polished voice” and I said: “That’s because I used to drink Brass-O.” I actually used to drink metal polisher with some milk in it for a 'hit' because it’s almost pure alcohol. It used to knock your head off, but it gave you a hit.’
‘I lived in the past, because my childhood was so violent and so erratic I was looking for some kind of emotional security, and I found that in trips down memory lane. I clung to things like Frank Sinatra, Karen Carpenter and even my love for Forest in the 70s, I still talk about Franny Lee, Roy McFarland, the old school. I’m still, to a certain degree, not stuck in the past, but appreciative of that culture of when people stood for real values.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mick Garton is the chairman of Carlton Town Football Club.
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply aspirational and transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/
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