The Inner Mentor Series: The Day I Met the Man I Never Want to Become #166
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this first Inner Mentor Series episode, Paul shares the pivotal experience that quietly reshaped the course of his life. Twenty years ago, despite outward success, he felt trapped in a business and life that drained him—until a last-minute decision to attend a weekend event in London changed everything. What began with skepticism and a firewalk evolved into a far deeper reckoning: a visceral confrontation with the future version of himself he was becoming, one of quiet misery, the other of purpose and fulfillment—Paul made a choice that would demand far more courage than he expected.
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About the Host
Paul Ryan is an 8-figure CEO, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. Through the Inner Mentor Series, Paul shares personal stories and hard-won lessons from decades in business and personal development, helping entrepreneurs design lives of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.
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In this first Inner Mentor Series episode, Paul shares the pivotal experience that quietly reshaped the course of his life. Twenty years ago, despite outward success, he felt trapped in a business and life that drained him—until a last-minute decision to attend a weekend event in London changed everything. What began with skepticism and a firewalk evolved into a far deeper reckoning: a visceral confrontation with the future version of himself he was becoming, one of quiet misery, the other of purpose and fulfillment—Paul made a choice that would demand far more courage than he expected. Work with Paul: visit: https://pauljryan.net I work closely with a small number of clients - application required: 👉 https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan About the Host Paul Ryan is an 8-figure CEO, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. Through the Inner Mentor Series, Paul shares personal stories and hard-won lessons from decades in business and personal development, helping entrepreneurs design lives of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment. ,