9: The Truth About Ozempic, TRT & How To Increase Your Productivity - James Smith

James Smith, bestselling author and performance coach, shares the key lessons he’s learned about confidence, productivity, and the truth behind Ozempic & TRT. In this episode, James dives deep into the psychology of self-belief, how to break free from procrastination and become a productivity machine, and what most people get wrong about Ozempic,  weight loss & TRT. He also reveals the biggest mindset shifts that separate high performers from everyone else and the strategies he’s used to transform thousands of lives. If you’re looking for practical, no-nonsense advice to build confidence, get more done, and take control of your health, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 James’ background 6:00 The role of honesty in James’ career 8:00 Leaving corporate life to become an entrepreneur 11:30 The secret to building confidence 15:10 Inside James’ confidence workshop 17:30 Growing a powerful social media presence 24:00 When your friends don’t support you 25:30 Why buying a flashy car is a waste of money 29:00 James’ journey from broke to fame 31:00 What it’s like meeting fans 33:00 Landing his first book deal 40:00 The reality of James’ first tour 43:00 Facing Piers Morgan in an interview 45:20 Becoming a #1 best-selling author 48:00 How James stays organized and productive 50:30 Scaling his business to new heights 53:00 Game-changing email marketing hacks 54:00 Starting a business with Chris Williamson 58:00 James’ approach to business mentorship 1:02:00 The 1-5-10 hour rule explained 1:05:00 How to price yourself correctly 1:08:00 The secret to maximizing productivity 1:12:00 James’ experience using Ozempic 1:20:00 What happened when James tried TRT 1:31:00 The truth about Ozempic 1:33:00 How Ozempic removed the emotional connection to food 1:36:00 The impact of Ozempic on the brain 1:41:00 What Ozempic really costs 1:43:00 The dangers of using Ozempic 1:44:00 James’ childhood struggle with an eating disorder 1:50:00 What’s next for James? Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial/?hl=en-gb Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamessmith/?hl=en-gb

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A few years ago, I was just like many of you, figuring out the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, facing setbacks, and chasing breakthroughs. By 25, I had built and sold a leading digital marketing agency. By 30, I was co-founding Lottie, a health tech company transforming care solutions, and growing into one of the UK’s fastest-rising business creators. But along the way, I noticed something: the world is changing, yet most of us are still stuck playing by outdated rules. That’s why I launched Wake Up, a podcast for people who are ready to rewrite the playbook. It’s not just about hearing incredible stories, it’s about taking those stories and turning them into real, actionable steps. Each week, I sit down with some of the most inspiring leaders, creators, and innovators to uncover their strategies, struggles, and unfiltered truths. Wake Up isn’t here to inspire you for a moment, it’s here to empower you for a lifetime. Together, we’ll rethink the way we work, lead, and succeed in a world that demands new ideas. Thank you for joining the movement. Let’s wake up to what’s possible and create something extraordinary.