Podcast Episode 13: “In the Beginning Was the Word…” — The Miracle of Water & Self-Talk

What if your words were sculpting your body, your brain, and your future—without you even realising it?

In this mind-altering episode of Success by Design, Tom Blackledge reveals a truth so bizarre, it sounds like pseudoscience—until you hear the research. From Dr. Masaru Emoto’s controversial water experiments to timeless wisdom from Stoic philosophers and Taoist teachings, this episode explores the unseen power of language and how it’s literally shaping your life on a molecular level.

🔹 Are you unknowingly poisoning yourself with your own self-talk?
🔹 Can words really change water—and if so, what are they doing to YOU?
🔹 Is there a secret formula to building confidence, energy, and better relationships—just by changing your inner dialogue?

You’ll also learn:

• Why you’re 70% water—and why that matters more than you think

• How Emoto’s frozen water crystals became a metaphor for self-development

• What Marcus Aurelius, Bruce Lee, and modern neuroscience have in common

• A powerful “Language Audit” technique to shift your mindset immediately

• The two words that created the most beautiful water crystal ever photographed

This is your invitation to speak life into yourself, to change your energy, and to start designing your reality one word at a time.

👉 Stay until the end for a life-changing quote from Dr. Emoto—and a practical challenge that could shift your entire relationship with your thoughts.

🧠 Success isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you speak into existence.
This one will stay with you long after it ends.

🎯 Want to Master Anything—Faster?
Whether it’s martial arts, music, business, or personal growth—you can speed up your success starting today. In this episode of the Success By Design podcast, Tom Blackledge (former UFC fighter and world-class coach) breaks down the 3 proven methods to fast-track your improvement in any skill.

🔥 You'll learn:

1. Why the right mentor can shortcut your learning curve

2. How discovering your WHY unlocks drive on your darkest days

3. Why consistency beats talent—every time
   💥 Plus: The Goldilocks Rule—a game-changing bonus strategy to stay in the sweet spot for explosive progress.

🧠 Real stories. No fluff. Just results.
🎧 Hit play now to level up your mindset, skills, and success—by design, not by default.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and visit tomblackledge.com for books, courses, and exclusive content.

Before Personal Development… You Had No Idea What You Were Missing

There’s a version of you before personal development—and a version after.
This episode is your invitation to cross that line.

If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more—but couldn’t figure out why your mindset, your relationships, or your habits held you back—this conversation will hit hard.

We’ll break down the BPD vs. APD mindset, how philosophy and martial arts can forge true growth, and why your journey might threaten others who haven’t started theirs.

Whether you're just getting started or years into the path, this episode is for anyone serious about real change.

🎯 Learn how to:

• Escape limiting beliefs

• Recognise toxic patterns in relationships

• Stay the course when others try to pull you back

• Embrace the mindset shift that changes everything

🧠 Inspired by Stoicism, real stories, and practical advice, this is the kind of podcast that stays with you.

Hit play, subscribe, and share it with someone ready to grow.

🔗 Because success isn’t by default—it’s by design.