Vicky and Joe stagger into the Roaring 20s with a festive gin & tonic and Joe's convoluted theory about octopuses and goats. Then Vicky explains her theory of rotting badger business growth, which leads to misery and possibly stinkiness. Want an antidote to all the GROW GROW GROW shrieking we're bombarded by? Listen up and build a business of joy and mirth instead.
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] Joe explains why goats are ‘just wrong’ creatures.
[4:55] We are told by everyone that we have to grow all the time or else we’re useless as people.
[9:15] When it comes to your goals, what do you want? What do you really want?
[9:40] What are you willing to endure to get to where you want to be?
[11:10] Think about what you don’t want to do.
[12:15] Keep things as simple as possible for as long as possible.
[15:55] Pro tip: Do not spend tons of money on a website when just starting out.
[19:25] Don’t ignore the old ‘boring’ ways just because there is a new fad out there.
[26:25] Very rarely do people stop and think and ask, ‘Is this actually what I want?’
[26:45] No one will plan your life for you.
[29:35] Bad things will happen, but it’s all how you manage and deal with it that will have the greatest impact on you.
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The Art of Asking Book, by Amanda Palmer
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, by Sy Montgomery