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GRANDAD's Gems | Presented by Grandad AO

GRANDAD's Gems | Presented by Grandad AO

By Grandad AO

Welcome to the Growth family! I'm Grandad AO and I create self-improvement content centred around mindset, productivity and discipline. This is what I love to talk about direct and create conversations around. My goal is to put you on game & have you learn from my experiences so that you don't have to learn things the hard way If you love content around Mindset, Productivity and Discipline be sure to tap in with me! Find out more here: linktr.ee/grandadao
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The Blueprint to finishing 2022 with Consistency | Grandad AO | Grandad's Gems

GRANDAD's Gems | Presented by Grandad AOJun 06, 2022

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The Blueprint to finishing 2022 with Consistency | Grandad AO | Grandad's Gems

The Blueprint to finishing 2022 with Consistency | Grandad AO | Grandad's Gems

If you've enjoyed this video please remember to like and subscribe!  I'm Grandad AO,  thank you for tuning into this episode.   Here on this channel, I talk about all things, Mindset, Self-discipline & Productivity. The aim is to empower people in the process of doing what I love, creating content.    If there is anything you would like me to make a video about please comment below or reach out to me at my email: GrandadAO@Workmail.co.uk   If you're someone who wants to be more productive, check out my website GrandadAO.com where I have productivity planners designed by me.

Jun 06, 202217:39
I've learnt these 3 things from having a cast on for a week! | Grandad AO | Grandad's Gems

I've learnt these 3 things from having a cast on for a week! | Grandad AO | Grandad's Gems

I've learnt these 3 things from having a cast on for a week! | Grandad AO | Grandad's Gems  If you've enjoyed this video please remember to like and subscribe!  I'm Grandad AO,  thank you for tuning into this episode.   Here on this channel, I talk about all things, Mindset, Self-discipline & Productivity. The aim is to empower people in the process of doing what I love, creating content.    If there is anything you would like me to make a video about please comment below or reach out to me at my email: GrandadAO@Workmail.co.uk   If you're someone who wants to be more productive, check out my website GrandadAO.com where I have productivity planners designed by me.

May 29, 202208:55
3 MINDSET SHIFTS that made me who I am

3 MINDSET SHIFTS that made me who I am

3 Mindset shifts that made me who I am | Grandad's Gems  Hey Growth Family, In this video I share with you the 3 Mindset shifts that made me who I am today. Without mindset shifts I don't know if I would be who I am today which is the best version of myself I know I currently can be and will allow me to become an even better version of myself in the future as I continue on my personal growth Journey.  There is no 1 thing which on it's own has allowed me to become who I am today however here are three things which have allowed me to be where I am today and have the previous success that I have had on this personal development journey of mine so far.  

  •  00:00 Preview  
  • 01:08 introduction  
  • 02:00 Living according to others limits  
  • 03:50 Focus on the journey not the goal  
  • 06:45 Stop Glorifying the past 
  • 08:23 The 4th Mindset shift...  
  • 09:35 Outro
May 25, 202210:07
COLD SHOWER ADDICTION | How I became addicted to cold showers!

COLD SHOWER ADDICTION | How I became addicted to cold showers!

COLD SHOWER ADDICTION | How I became addicted to cold showers!

May 22, 202206:42
"I feel like crap and cant focus" - 6 methods to start focusing everyday!

"I feel like crap and cant focus" - 6 methods to start focusing everyday!

Waking up and not being able to focus is the worst. It can be extremely hard to refocus / find focus at the start of the day. When was the last time you woke up and realised you couldn't focus? I have this every other week or so but fortunately I have 6 methods to refocus that I share with you in this video.

May 18, 202210:09
6 REAL Lessons to takeaway from Kendrick Lamar The Heart part 5 REACTION | SPECIAL

6 REAL Lessons to takeaway from Kendrick Lamar The Heart part 5 REACTION | SPECIAL

6 REAL Lessons to takeaway from Kendrick Lamar The Heart part 5 REACTION. In this video I break down and dive into the real meaning of Kendrick Lamar's latest song, the Heart part 5 to find the lessons we can learn from.  Did You miss these lessons in the newest music video and song by Kendrick Lamar, the single “The Heart Part 5” from his upcoming studio album, Mr.Morale and the Big Steppers? Or did you catch the lessons in the message? 

May 11, 202207:45
How to get out of your Comfort Zone where life begins | 3 Ways How I left my comfort Zone

How to get out of your Comfort Zone where life begins | 3 Ways How I left my comfort Zone

How to get out of your comfort zone? In this How to get out of your comfort zone video I explain exactly how to step out of your comfort zone with 3 ways I have got out of my comfort zone.   More and more people understand that life begins where the comfort zone ends. That’s why you see people talking about there comfort zone and how to get out of comfort zone.   Life begins at the end of your comfort zone, once you are comfortable being uncomfortable nothing will be able to stop you anymore as you're no longer bound by your comfort zones limitations. What is your comfort zone? Are you ready to leave it behind in 2022? If you are ready to get out of your comfort zone and start living then watch the full length of the video to discover my 3 ways I stepped out of my comfort zone so you can be inspired to do the same!   If you're reading this then you most likely already know that life begins where the comfort zone ends and outside of your comfort zone is where the growth zone begins. So now you only need to learn how to step out of your comfort zone in order to achieve the next level of Growth.  If you like this video and want more like this then let me know in the comments and by rating this video.

May 08, 202207:32
4 Tips How to Change and Improve your Mindset

4 Tips How to Change and Improve your Mindset

In this episode I provide you with 4 tips on how you can change and improve your mindset. 

Mindset is everything. Everything starts and begins with mindset. The key to any success is mindset. Mindset is fundamental to how we live our lives. Throughout our lives we should aim to improve and thereby change our mindsets constantly. By changing and improving our mindsets we are able to reach new heights and achieve new goals that wouldn't have been attainable before. This is why we must aim to change and improve our mindsets as much as possible. 

If you've enjoyed this episode please remember to leave a 5* review!

I'm Grandad AO,  thank you for tuning into this episode.   Here on this channel I talk about all things, Mindset, Self discipline & Productivity. The aim is to empower people in the process of doing what I love, creating content.    If there is anything you would like me to make a video about please comment below or reach out to me at my email: GrandadAO@Workmail.co.uk   If you're someone who wants to be more productive, check out my website GrandadAO.com where I have productivity planners designed by me.  #Procrastination #GoalSetting #ProductivityTips

May 04, 202206:13
REDUCE THE FRICTION in pursuit of your goals | Grandad's Gems

REDUCE THE FRICTION in pursuit of your goals | Grandad's Gems

When I have a goal, but I'm finding it hard to make a start. Procrastinating to make a start because I have all of these small things that I believe need to be done by me before I start. I have to reduce all of that in order to make it as easy as possible to carry out the task otherwise I may never do it.   If you've enjoyed this video please remember to leave a 5 Star review!

I'm Grandad AO,  thank you for tuning into this episode.   Here on this channel I talk about all things, Mindset, Self discipline & Productivity. The aim is to empower people in the process of doing what I love, creating content.    If there is anything you would like me to make a video about please comment below or reach out to me at my email: GrandadAO@Workmail.co.uk   If you're someone who wants to be more productive, check out my website GrandadAO.com where I have productivity planners designed by me.  #Procrastination #GoalSetting #ProductivityTips

May 01, 202207:03
This ONE change INCREASED MY PRODUCTIVITY! | Grandad AO's Grandad's gems

This ONE change INCREASED MY PRODUCTIVITY! | Grandad AO's Grandad's gems

I'm big on productivity so once I heard about this hack that could allow me to be more productive, I implemented it straight away.

Here on this channel I talk about all things, Mindset, Self discipline & Productivity. The aim is to empower people in the process of doing what I love, creating content.    If there is anything you would like me to make a video about please comment below or reach out to me at my email: GrandadAO@Workmail.co.uk

Apr 27, 202207:06
Perfectionism is fancy Procrastination!

Perfectionism is fancy Procrastination!

Perfectionism is fancy Procrastination! This is why it has been over a year since I was here. I'm back Growth family!
Jan 24, 202203:52
Do not put me in a box, I HATE boxes | A rant video | RAW Truth

Do not put me in a box, I HATE boxes | A rant video | RAW Truth

This weeks video is a bit different growth family, I needed to rant and just have a good chat with you while I ate some biscuits. Plenty of Gems up for grabs in this between all the munching. This is apart of who I so get to know me by watching this because it is the raw truth. I hope you enjoy the little bits of ASMR and all.

Apr 01, 202124:33
1 thing to make you successful in 2021 | The 2021 Plan for Success

1 thing to make you successful in 2021 | The 2021 Plan for Success

1 thing to make you successful in 2021. I am going to do it and I am going to advise that you do it too, it is so simple but sometimes to be successful it's just the simple things you need. This is the 1 thing to make you successful in 2021, the 2021 plan for Success. Make sure you let me know what it is you're going to do in the comments.

Apr 01, 202106:48
Love Yourself, Don't Hate Yourself. EVEN WHEN YOU FAIL | Self Love part 3

Love Yourself, Don't Hate Yourself. EVEN WHEN YOU FAIL | Self Love part 3

How can you say you love yourself when you treat yourself as if you hate yourself. Your words and actions don’t match. If we truly wish to love ourselves then we must begin to make sure our actions show just that!

Mar 25, 202104:15
If you love yourself, invest in yourself rant video | Self love continued

If you love yourself, invest in yourself rant video | Self love continued

I want you guys to really learn to invest in yourself as a form of self love. It is so important and there are many ways which you can do it.

Mar 18, 202103:17
Be grateful for the people around you | Mindset | Gratitude

Be grateful for the people around you | Mindset | Gratitude

You need to be grateful for the people around you. I think a lot of us could benefit from practising having more gratitude for everything we encounter in our day to day lives. Ofcourse be grateful for everything you receive but what about everything else you have already received? Just by taking some time dedicated to appreciate and being more thankful for the people around you, having food & water, legs, lungs, eyes literally every little thing we have can make us happier.

Mar 11, 202103:31
Focus on the things you have or you will never be happy | Learn ABUNDANCE

Focus on the things you have or you will never be happy | Learn ABUNDANCE

So many of us neglect what we have and only focus on what we do not have. Yes it is good to want more but if you are ungrateful for what you have you may lose it.

Mar 04, 202104:25
WHY YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY. You're giving to get a return.

WHY YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY. You're giving to get a return.

It is one of the worst mindsets. This is why you will never be happy, you are giving to get something back at a later time. Let's get your mind right!

Feb 25, 202104:05
The SCARCITY MINDSET is the WORST MINDSET you can have with money, business and life

The SCARCITY MINDSET is the WORST MINDSET you can have with money, business and life

This Scarcity mindset many of you have in life, money and business needs to stop. There is so much to go around but you can't see that because you are living in fear. By living in a state of scarcity you will never have a happy life. I really hope after watching this video you refect to see if you have a scarcity mindset whether it is in life, money, business or any other area.

Feb 25, 202104:20
2 minutes to tell you WHY I create the content I do

2 minutes to tell you WHY I create the content I do

I need to quickly borrow two minutes of your time to let you know why I create content because I really want you guys to join me on this special journey. So here you have it growth family.

Don't forget to connect with me on my socials: Instagram: Grandadao | https://instagram.com/grandadaoTwitter: Grandadao_ |  https://Twitter.com/grandadao_  Snapchat: Grandadao | https://snapchat.com/add/grandadao

Feb 18, 202102:07
This is / might be the WORST MINDSET you could have

This is / might be the WORST MINDSET you could have

I hope you guys aren’t the type of person to do this. It is truly selfish.


Don't forget to connect with me on my socials: Instagram: Grandadao | https://instagram.com/grandadaoTwitter: Grandadao_ |  https://Twitter.com/grandadao_  Snapchat: Grandadao | https://snapchat.com/add/grandadao

Feb 11, 202105:01
Self-Development in your Relationships & Dating Life IS A MUST | Discussion with Midrange Jo
Feb 09, 202159:12
ENTITLEMENT WILL BLOCK YOUR HAPPINESS | Nobody owes you anything

ENTITLEMENT WILL BLOCK YOUR HAPPINESS | Nobody owes you anything

If we are being honest, nobody owes you anything. Please check yourself and make sure you do not think you're entitled to anything from anybody. I say this because the moment you adopt this way of thinking you will start to become much happier than what you could be being entitled.

Feb 04, 202105:05
Another Lockdown? Here's why you shouldn't worry

Another Lockdown? Here's why you shouldn't worry

The many places in the world are going back into lockdown. I understand that it was extremely tough for so many of us so you may be anxious about going back into one but I wanted to reassure you that YOU HAVE GOT THIS and it will be okay.

Jan 29, 202105:08
Grandad's Gems Mind Splurge

Grandad's Gems Mind Splurge

Welcome back to another episode of Grandad's Gems. It was only right that I call this episode mind splurge because that's exactly it is. I was excited and wanted to share the moment with you so you could receive all that positive, uplifting, motivating energy too. Until next time growth family! 

Jan 28, 202112:42
My Experience of a 1-month Social media detox

My Experience of a 1-month Social media detox

I went on a social media detox this year and with the nonstop information overload we have all had this year, I would definitely recommend that you on one to also. Watch this if your curious about what my experience is and what yours might be.

Jan 21, 202105:46
SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION | HOW TO PREVENT AND OVERCOME IT

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION | HOW TO PREVENT AND OVERCOME IT

Social media is a drug so it is very easy to become addicted to it. If you are fortunate enough to not have it then it is extremely important you know what you can do in order to prevent it. If you are one of the people who have come to the realisation that you are in fact addicted to your social media platforms then do make sure you are listening to this episode.

Jan 19, 202106:30
The REAL Social Dilemma | Unspoken Truth

The REAL Social Dilemma | Unspoken Truth

So the social dilemma documentary was cool and the problem presented is real but it isn't the REAL social dilemma. The REAL social dilemma was one we know but yet it has not been mentioned. So join me as I discuss the REAL social dilemma, an unspoken truth.

Jan 14, 202107:06
THE SOCIAL DILEMMA NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY FILM SUMMARY

THE SOCIAL DILEMMA NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY FILM SUMMARY

This is the social dilemma Netflix documentary film summarised for those of you who have not watched it or just need a quick simple recap. I'm going to be posting some other content related to this soon so subscribe to stay posted!

Jan 07, 202104:19
What it took to graduate with a 2:1 at De Montfort University

What it took to graduate with a 2:1 at De Montfort University

Filmed this as soon as I found out my results because I was just so happy. I hope you enjoy this video of me explaining how I was able to achieve graduating with a 2:1.

Dec 31, 202004:24
I thought I was going to fail but I graduated with a 2:1 at De Montfort University

I thought I was going to fail but I graduated with a 2:1 at De Montfort University

I recorded this as soon as I found out my results because I was just so happy. I hope you enjoy this video of me explaining why I am so excited and what was going on with me during my final year.

Dec 24, 202007:05
My self discipline story

My self discipline story

This is my story of how I first really learnt self-discipline. I hope you enjoy it! Plenty of gems throughout!

Dec 17, 202017:51
WHY YOU HAVE NO DISCIPLINE | Why is self discipline so difficult

WHY YOU HAVE NO DISCIPLINE | Why is self discipline so difficult

Warning this video may trigger you if you have no discipline because it's the truth. Sometimes it's important to understand why you're struggling with something so then you can learn how to overcome it. This video will help you identify one of the reasons why you're struggling with self-discipline. 

Dec 10, 202003:27
DEAR MEN | The importance of sexual discipline for men

DEAR MEN | The importance of sexual discipline for men

Dear men. Do you know the importance of sexual discipline? A lot of us don't so I had to drop this video. Sorry everyone else but this one is just for men, you're more than welcome to watch and educate yourself too, some of this may be useful for you too!


Don't forget to connect with me on my socials: 

Instagram: Grandadao | https://instagram.com/grandadao 

Twitter: Grandadao_ |  https://Twitter.com/grandadao_  

Snapchat: Grandadao | https://snapchat.com/add/grandadao

Sep 28, 202007:26
How to increase your sexual discipline to overcome / prevent addiction
Sep 24, 202004:15
Develop sexual discipline to MASTER SELF-DISCIPLINE
Sep 24, 202007:17
DIETARY SELF-DISCIPLINE IS A MUST TO BECOME DISCIPLINED IN LIFE | GRANDAD AO

DIETARY SELF-DISCIPLINE IS A MUST TO BECOME DISCIPLINED IN LIFE | GRANDAD AO

If you want to develop daily discipline you must practice dietary self-discipline. This will allow you to become disciplined in life because dietary self-discipline is the second hardest form of discipline!

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Sep 18, 202006:01
DO WHAT YOU HATE TO DEVELOP SELF DISCIPLINE - HACK 3 | GRANDAD AO
Sep 18, 202002:06
DROP YOUR MEDAL BOARD, GET A VISION BOARD, GET DISCIPLINED WITH THIS HACK (2) | GRANDAD AO
Sep 18, 202005:23
MOTIVATION TO OVERCOME THE OBSTACLES IN YOUR LIFE | GRANDAD AO
Sep 18, 202006:16
THE 4 DEADLY A'S - How to overcome obstacles in life | GRANDAD AO
Sep 18, 202004:10
How to support your friends or family members venture! | GRANDAD AO
Sep 18, 202011:31
DROP YOUR EGO! You NEED criticism! | GRANDAD AO
Sep 18, 202007:37
What are energy vampires & leeches?
Aug 21, 202005:35
How to stop energy vampires and leeches from draining you!

How to stop energy vampires and leeches from draining you!

This is how you stop energy leeches and vampires from attacking and draining your energy!
Be sure to connect with me on all of my socials
Twitter: GrandadAO_
Instagram: GrandadAO
Snapchat: GrandadAO
Aug 20, 202004:22
How to protect your energy
Aug 05, 202007:17
The 1 second meditation!
Aug 04, 202002:16
Why you should STOP SAYING BLACK ON BLACK CRIME
Aug 03, 202005:55
The integration and normalization of racism in society & Discussing entertainment
Jul 31, 202006:46
NBA - Should it come back? | How it can impact the Black Lives Matter movement
Jul 30, 202014:59