Episode 210 – Joe Thompson – Disgruntled But Trapped With No Escape…

Cultivating Positivity In Downtimes with Joe Thompson No matter how much we love our jobs, sometimes we can feel trapped in an endless cycle, and pursuing what matters to us can be difficult. However, seeking positivity and surrounding yourself with people who can support you to be who you were created to be and bring your dreams to reality will help you soar. Fear and negativity will always show up on our journey, but we must bottle them and channel them out to overcome the chaos and make progress. Getting trapped in negativity can make it difficult to be proactive, especially in the downtown moments, whether in life or business. Life will never be plain sailing. Challenges and crises will come your way and learning to cultivate positivity, find people who can support you, and always believe in yourself to succeed is the key to success. Positivity breeds positive results, and negativity breeds negative outcomes. Join the conversation with Joe Thompson as he shares how to seek positivity, handle negative energies, build your support system, trust yourself to make a difference, and be ahead of the game. Joe is a mortgage adviser and Host of The HomeBuyer Club Podcast. The podcast is aimed at educating homebuyers as well as talking to people about their own home-buying journey.  Let’s jump in! Key Highlights from the Episode; [00:00] Episode intro, a quick bio of the guest, Joe Thompson [02:23] How Simon and Joe met and missed their “Dunkin donuts’’ coffee [04:09] The coffee Joe is drinking and why  [08:09] Joe’s experience with Portuguese coffee culture  [10:35] What inspired Joe’s transition from the armed forces to the mortgage industry [15:26] The most significant thing Joe had to work on himself to step into entrepreneurship [19:51] How to handle people and energy around us to soar  [21:57] How Joe’s wife helps him stay positive in his up and down  [24:28] The importance of a third perspective; a person who can give you a reality check   [27:10] How to connect with Joe for the mortgages and podcast [28:46] Things to consider when taking mortgages and buying your own homes [33:49] Golden key takeaway from the guest that you can implement today [38:52] Joe’s coffee location he would like to go back to and the book he will be reading  [41:40] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes * Self-employment is a constant battle of self-improvement and believing in what you can do.* As entrepreneurs, we’re all going to get quiet times, but it’s about minimizing the negative periods to ensure we’re proactive.* Life is never going to be plain sailing, as everyone thinks; there’s always something around the corner.  * Make decisions and always trust in yourself. Resources Mentioned  * When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666* Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggin: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287 Let’s Connect Joe Thompson    Website: https://www.robotmascot.co.uk/