Today I’m excited to have the opportunity to talk with Benjamin Dinkins. Ben is the co-owner and co-founder of https://www.assistagram.com/ (Assistagram), helping people worldwide expand their business through marketing on Instagram. He is also a consultant in the medical space and co-owner of a software development company. In today’s episode, We’ll hear from Ben how he can identify himself and how that sets a winning mindset in everything he does.
Let’s jump right into this episode and hear from Ben’s story to get inspired to dig deep and identify yourself so you can push through and win.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 08:18] Opening Segment
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I introduce Ben to the show
Ben talks about his self-identification
Always look nice, be nice to people, and meet a lot of them
Presenting yourself the best you can
Are people comfortable with you being around?
[08:19 - 17:55] Own Your Identity
Ben talks about how being black makes self-identification so important
Ben: there’s nothing wrong with that
https://amzn.to/2DR6VJG (Rich Dad Poor Dad)
Ben: Always study history
Ben talks about creating a new narrative
Seek understanding
Training people’s thoughts
Ben talks about the difference between growth and change
Ben shares his story of keeping up with his image
Realising you don’t need to prove anything
Started reading and developing
[17:56 - 26:25] Knowing You Will Succeed Against Adversity
Ben: Personally, I like winning
Wanting control of your time and money
Me: Having my cup overflow so I can fill others
Ben talks about how to deal with adversity
Ben: Adversity is your mindset and expectation towards it
Ben: There’s always a way to win, there’s always a way out
Always expect it and plan to deal with it
I talk about my personal development
[26:26 - 32:13] Slowing Down and Appreciating
Ben shares his story about gratitude
Learning how to slow down
Ben: Everything happens for a reason
If you knew then what you knew now
Ben: Keep going!
Speak it into existence
[32:14 - 41:16] Closing Segment - The Free Time Five
One habit you have that you’re most proud of?
Ben talks about organising his clothes and decluttering space
Favourite travel destination?
New Zealand
One book someone needs to check out?
https://amzn.to/31DCMWt (How to Win Friends and Influence People)
Know and understand people’s story
Empowering Quote?
“Don’t be afraid to lose something small when it comes to chasing a new opportunity”
Where can we connect with you?
Links below
Where will you be in the next 6-9 months?
Just came from Colorado looking for land
Building a home
$100,000,000 business goal
Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
"I got to the point where I was like, you know what, I don’t have to prove anything to anybody, but I need to start focussing on Benjamin…” - Benjamin Dinkins
“I expect adversity to happen, because if you don’t expect adversity to happen, you’re not gonna grow no matter what space you’re in.” - Ben Dinkins
“You gotta get good with your self-talk. You can only win negative battles in your head when you physically speak to yourself. You can’t think it, you have to say it!” - Ben Dinkins
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://amzn.to/2DR6VJG (Rich Dad Poor Dad)
https://amzn.to/31DCMWt (How to Win Friends and Influence People)
You can connect with Ben on https://www.facebook.com/bendinkins (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinkins/ (LinkedIn), https://www.instagram.com/benjamindinkins/?hl=en (Instagram). You can also email Ben at ben@assistagram.us. Don’t forget to book your FREE 15 minutes of zoom call with me using this link https://calendly.com/karlsona32 (https://calendly.com/karlsona32)
I’d love to connect with you.
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