Angels With Dirty Faces: Conversations About The Game Of Life (4) – Paul D. Lowe, Gary Clarke & Mick Garton

On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined for the fourth part of a conversation by first time guest Mick Garton to interview Paul and his friend Gary Clarke (a.k.a. Boatsy) about who they are, including being torn between two lovers: Nottingham Forest and Carlton Town Football Clubs. KEY TAKEAWAYS I (Paul) met Mick about 20 years ago at an event, we got on and arranged to meet up and talk business over a coffee and a piece of cake. Obviously there was a love of Nottingham Forest that brought us together, but I loved and respected what you were doing with Carlton Town. Later that year we did the Brian Clough Tribute Dinner. We kept in touch and I helped Carlton Town with some sponsorship. I (Mick) knew Gary by reputation, I’d read your book, but the first time I met you was when you came to a Carlton Town event and you introduced yourself and very kindly donated some stuff for the auction. That pattern continued for more events, including buying us all shots at the end of the night! When you really got involved was during Covid when you couldn’t watch your beloved Forest and the only game you come go and see was Carlton Town, so you came down to watch us and I remember you coming up to me saying: “Bloody hell, this is good, I’ve never been into non-league”. From then on it got to the stage where you were at pretty much every game and it built from there. I (Gary) met Paul at one of your events just before Covid and I bought a couple of his books because I was intrigued by him and I wanted to know a bit more about him. Paul  introduced himself and gave me his card, kept in touch and invited me on one of his podcasts for his World Game-Changers charity that he’d just set up and invited me to get involved with. Then Mick suggested a charity football match between WGC and Carlton Town as Covid was coming to an end. It was an overwhelming success and we raised more money than in our wildest dreams. I (Gary) get the sponsors in at Carlton now so I feel – if both Carlton and Forest are at home – I’m obligated to meet the sponsors. It wouldn’t look very good if I was at Forest when these people are coming to meet me and watch a game under my hospitality. It’s a no-brainer for me because I like going to Carlton and I like non-league football these days. I've been bitten by the bug. It’s a shame though because my son likes to go and see Forest, especially now they’ve been promoted to the Premier League, but I’m lucky because his Godfather tends to take him in my place. I’m pretty lucky really that I can do what I need to do. BEST MOMENTS ‘Gary seemed to be, although he had a past, somebody who just wanted to do good and help people. To this day, that’s the overwhelming thing that comes across to me, you’ll go out of your way to help people.’ ‘Like attracts like, you resonate with people that you know you are just going to just rub along with.’ ‘I’ve got more clubs than Jack Nicklaus!’ ‘My love of Carlton is for the unsung heroes – and there are a lot of them – and what they do for the benefit of the local community and particularly the younger people.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679 Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon) World Game-Changers Group ABOUT THE GUEST Mick Garton is the chairman of Carlton Town Football Club. ABOUT THE HOST Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life. From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence. Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is both aspirational, and deeply transformational: Developing World Game-Changers… He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.   This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring.  He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide. Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising. CONTACT METHODS Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/