Why Most People Stay Stuck (And How to Stop Being One of Them) with Paul Martinelli

Written By Arnold Denah

In this episode of Keep the Change, I get the absolute honor of sitting down with one of the most impactful mentors of my life—Paul Martinelli.

Now, when I say Paul has built empires... I mean it. From a high school dropout sleeping in a karate dojo, to launching eight multi-million dollar businesses and co-founding the John Maxwell Team, Paul’s journey is proof that your past doesn’t get to decide your future.

But this isn’t just a rags-to-riches story. This is about how changing your thinking changes your life.

We talk about:

  • How limiting beliefs are programmed in early—and how to break free from them

  • What it really takes to build a business from nothing

  • The power of betting on yourself (Paul dropped HALF A MILLION to build Maxwell’s certification program—before they even shook hands)

  • Why most people say they want change but secretly fear it

  • How to make the wrong decision the right one

  • And the one question Paul asks before taking any action (trust me, you’ll want to steal this)

You’ll hear wild stories about million-dollar failures, investing in yourself when no one else will, and how Paul is now helping others build financial freedom through his Empowered Living platform.

But more than that—this is a deep, raw look into the mindset behind massive transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited, or like your dreams are just out of reach... this episode is your invitation to think again.

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