For ordinary folks who want a little more: fulfilment, success, happiness.
The Ordinary+ podcast is a discussion format on how ordinary men and women can make small, but certain changes and actions to achieve their desires.
Also discussed are the 8 D words of self-help: Desire, Decision, Dream, Drive, Discipline, Determination, Delight, Develop.
Ordinary+ FML (Feeling, Meaning, Losing) - All about love
The hosts of Ordinary+ explore the multifaceted nature of love, emphasizing its fundamental role in the human experience and its connection to self-worth.
15 Jul 2025
Ordinary+ What about LOSS in our lives?
The hosts of Ordinary+ explore the multifaceted topic of loss and its impact on people's lives, providing insights into coping mechanisms.
29 Jun 2025
Ordinary+ Striving to achieve? Drive for success! (Episode 11)
The hosts of Ordinary+ explore the nuanced difference between achievement and the subjective feeling of success, prompting listeners to reflect on their personal definitions.
22 Jun 2025
Ordinary+ Expectations are destroying you! (Episode 10)
Hosts Mike and Jonathan explore the detrimental impact of high expectations on personal well-being, relationships, and goal achievement, offering insights for listeners to improve their lives.
15 Jun 2025
Ordinary+ How's your emotional intelligence? (Episode 9)
Ordinary+ explores the often-missed opportunity for growth through emotional intelligence, offering insights into how individuals can enhance their self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
8 Jun 2025
Ordinary+ Our week and Peter's Story (Episode 8)
The hosts of Ordinary+ discuss the importance of acceptance for personal growth and share Peter's story, highlighting the pitfalls of denial in hindering progress in this interview episode.
1 Jun 2025
Ordinary+ The Book - First chapter reading (Episode 7)
Jonathan reads the introduction to his book Ordinary+, explaining the core concept and introducing the eight "D" words of self-improvement.
25 May 2025
Ordinary+ Olivia's Story (Episode 6)
Jonathan recounts Olivia's journey, highlighting how creative dreaming, discipline, and determination propelled her toward achieving her desired goal in this episode.
18 May 2025
Ordinary+ 1,000 weeks left to live! (Episode 5)
In our fifth episode Mike delivers the bombshell that we both have just 1,000 weeks left to live! We also start the stories of Peter and Olivia. Their stories start with a desire to find more fulfilment in life. How does it go for them?
Thank you for watching!
Our website can be found at https://beordinaryplus.comOur Facebook Page is here: https://www.facebook.com/BeOrdinaryPlus We’d love to see you there!Here’s a list of all the 8 D words of self-help.
If you would like to hear more about a specific one, comment below.
Desire, Decision, Dream. Drive, Discipline, Determination. Delight, Develop
Help us improve by letting us know in the comments and on our Facebook posts what you would like to see in the future.
Ordinary+ is about how the everyday person can achieve just a little more: Fulfilment, Success, Happiness.
We can do this by using the 8 D's of self-help: #Desire, #Decision, #Dream, #Drive, #Discipline, #Determination, #Delight, #Develop. Find out more on our website: https://beordinaryplus.com/
10 May 2025
Ordinary+ 'Growth' with the 8 D's of Self Help (Episode 4)
This fourth episode delves a little deeper into how we can become Ordinary+ by exploring growth (or continue) and how the two last D words: Delight, Develop can help.Delight: The secret power of delighting in our worldDevelop: Self-development is crucial in our pursuit of happinessThank you for watching!Our website can be found at https://beordinaryplus.comOur Facebook Page is here: https://www.facebook.com/BeOrdinaryPlus We’d love to see you there!Help us improve by letting us know in the comments and on our Facebook posts what you would like to see in the future.Ordinary+ is about how the everyday person can achieve just a little more: Fulfilment, Success, Happiness. We can do this by using the 8 D's of self-help: #Desire, #Decision, #Dream, #Drive, #Discipline, #Determination, #Delight, #Develop. Find out more on our website: https://beordinaryplus.com/
4 May 2025
Episode 3: Ordinary+ 'Momentum' with the 8 D's of Self Help
This third episode delves a little deeper into how we can become Ordinary+ by exploring momentum and how the three D words: Drive, Discipline and Determination can help.
Drive: That's the energy and excitement we feel
Discipline: The planning and steadfastness, will power if you like to do what you must
Determination: Even when times are tough, keep going with determination
Thank you for listening!
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Ordinary+ is about how the everyday person can achieve just a little more: Fulfilment, Success, Happiness. We can do this by using the 8 D's of self-help: #Desire (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/desire), #Decision (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/decision), #Dream (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dream), #Drive (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/drive), #Discipline (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/discipline), #Determination (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/determination), #Delight (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/delight), #Develop (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/develop). Find out more on our website: https://beordinaryplus.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXA3N1MzQVdXXzR5VWhiN01MVFRNemIzRVNpUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdGNfMGZMTVdlMDNKV3RJQ0ZZMkNySEFTMUk1YlNhLXhxRmtfUkRCVmRZaHlhNzR3aVlpSXFmSnE0SmlsZmt4MHc2SVYxNHEzQ0FPUERKY1YyUTN3VmVMWnlweEtRemN5aFVhdExuOVBma3hiVFQzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbeordinaryplus.com%2F&v=6vBhc9-EJyc)
26 Apr 2025
Pilot 2: Ordinary+ Getting Started introduction to first 3 D words
This second pilot episode delves a little deeper into how we can become Ordinary+ by exploring the first three 8 D words: Desire, Decision, Dream.
Desire: How to define and focus in on your desire(s)
Decision: How to make good decisions and when to make The Decision
Dream: Creative dreaming is a form of visualisation which programs the subconscious to believe
Below is a list of all the 8 D words of self-help. If you would like to hear more about a specific one, comment below.
We mentioned in the video about The Chimp Paradox by Prof. Steve Peters.
You can learn more by buying the book: https://amzn.to/4jPAdqC (we may make a small commission if you buy from this link).
Thank you for listening!
Our website can be found at https://beordinaryplus.com
Our Facebook Page is here: https://www.facebook.com/BeOrdinaryPlus
We’d love to see you there!
Help us improve by letting us know in the comments and on our Facebook posts what you would like to see in the future.
Ordinary+ is about how the everyday person can achieve just a little more: Fulfilment, Success, Happiness.
We can do this by using the 8 D's of self-help: #Desire, #Decision, #Dream, #Drive, #Discipline, #Determination, #Delight, #Develop. Find out more on our website: https://beordinaryplus.com/
20 Apr 2025
Pilot: Ordinary+ An introduction to the 8 D's of Self-Help
In this pilot episode Jonathan and Mike briefly talk about Ordinary+ and the 8 D words of self-help, while starting a game of chess!
The 8 D's are: Desire, Decision, Dream, Drive, Discipline, Determination, Delight, Develop
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