Thoughtonomy

In this insightful episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast, host Grant Gavin sits down with Josh Friedman, Regional Manager of Better Bond KZN, to discuss his journey from a driven real estate agent to a respected leader in the industry. Together, they delve into the challenges of leadership, the power of self-awareness, and the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs.
Josh shares how his childhood experiences shaped his career and personal life, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to break through their own barriers. Whether you’re aspiring to leadership or seeking personal growth, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration.

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Key insights
🔥 Commitment means pushing through barriers and comfort zones to follow the required plan.
💪 If you're interested, you'll do what's convenient, but if you're committed, you'll do whatever it takes to achieve your goals.
📉 Being interested in a goal is not the same as being committed to it - commitment means pushing through barriers and comfort zones.
🏋️‍♂️ Success is relatively simple: set a goal, create an action plan, and commit to doing whatever it takes to stick to the plan over time to guarantee results.
🧠 The comfort zone is a real thing, and 95 to 97% of our behavior is unconscious, driven by the primary directive of our unconscious mind to keep us safe and warm.
👥 Accountability is one of the most powerful forces in the universe.
🎤 Learning from coaches and investing in yourself can set you apart and take you to a new level in your career and personal development.
🥇 Committing to doing whatever it takes guarantees long-term results and success.
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast, where we challenge the common belief that doing your best is all it takes to succeed. In this episode titled "Why Your Best is Not Good Enough," host Grant Gavin explores the crucial difference between being merely interested in a goal and being truly committed to achieving it.
Are you the chicken, doing just enough to get by, or are you the pig, fully invested and willing to do whatever it takes to reach your goals? Grant shares insights on how genuine commitment means pushing through comfort zones and adhering to a detailed action plan, whether in business, fitness, or personal development.
Discover the importance of setting clear, positive goals and the power of accountability in achieving long-term success. Grant emphasizes investing in yourself and developing resilience to overcome the instant gratification mindset that often hinders progress.
Join Grant as he provides practical strategies to shift your mindset from just doing your best to doing whatever it takes, empowering you to unlock your full potential and achieve meaningful results.
Tune in now to start thinking for yourself and transforming your approach to success!

Every real estate agent who has built a business for themselves in this dynamic industry could write a book on their experiences and lessons learned. In this episode, Grant Gavin, author of Thoughtonomy, chats to one of the best of a young bunch of estate agents who are making the most out of the opportunity in the property industry, Westville market leader, Jarryd Jeffery.
Key insights
Personal development and mindset in real estate
🎙️The value of seizing opportunities and taking risks, even at a young age, to create success in real estate.
🌟It took four years for Real Estate to become a career, with less guidance and coaching at the beginning.
💼Building relationships and utilizing your network is crucial in real estate and can be applied to other businesses as well.
👥Putting skin in the game by investing in yourself leads to a higher likelihood of taking action and following through.
🚀Embracing a growth mindset opens up opportunities and allows for continuous learning and curiosity, leading to new possibilities and ways of doing things.
📈Young people coming into real estate are making a massive impact with branding and video, setting themselves apart from more experienced agents.
 
Strategies for success and adaptation in the real estate industry
📉Jared's sales numbers doubled in 2021, despite a difficult market - a testament to his resilience and skill.
🏡Knowing the neighborhood and personal connections can play a significant role in real estate decision-making.
💼The majority of success in real estate comes from the ability to gain the trust and confidence of the seller to list their home for sale.
🏡Jordan's success as a single real estate agent, generating $300 million in sales a year, highlights the potential for individual success in the industry.
📈"Markets change, technologies change, dynamics of everything changes over time. And if you're not adjusting all the time and learning, then you're going to find yourself becoming irrelevant very very quickly."

East Coast Radio DJ Styles Mbatha joins Grant Gavin for a powerfully emotional story of self belief, dream-building and how to show up when you just don't feel like it.
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Growth
🌟 Pursuing your passion as a career can lead to explosive personal growth and potential.
🎙️ Sometimes, taking a leap of faith and pursuing what you want, even without all the knowledge, can lead to unexpected success.
📚 Content creation can stem from years of consistent effort, leading to a wealth of material for future projects like a book.
📚 Rejection can be the first step towards rethinking and improving your ideas and projects.
🎙️ Showing up every day, even when you don't feel like it, is the key to success.
🔑 The key is learning the lessons from all of my challenges and taking action to correct so that I can live a life of potential.
🦋 Embrace the pain and allow yourself to bloom into something amazing, just like a cocoon transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
🌟 Believing in yourself and staying hungry for success is the key to achieving your goals.
💪 Living life with supreme belief and confidence, without worrying about the opinion of others, can drastically change our lives.
🌱 The sequence to success starts with survival, then moves to stability, success, and finally significance.
💫 If your dream is strong enough and you have a blueprint to get you towards that dream, everything is possible.
😌 The power of gratitude is that it resonates on an emotional level, hitting us in a way that positive thinking often doesn't.
🌟 Showing up for life and appreciating every single thing is the key to winning and achieving your goals.
Mindset and Belief
🌟Believing in yourself and staying hungry for success is the key to achieving your goals.
💪Living life with supreme belief and confidence, without worrying about the opinion of others, can drastically change our lives.
🌱The sequence to success starts with survival, then moves to stability, success, and finally significance.
💫If your dream is strong enough and you have a blueprint to get you towards that dream.

Thoughtonomy Podcast - Episode #1 with Nick Robert, ECT
Unlock Your Potential through Applied Discipline and Resilience
Key Insights:
- 💪 Discipline: More than just physical, discipline is a reflection of self-respect and confidence. It's about consistently doing what needs to be done, regardless of how you feel.
- 🎯 Consistency Over Emotions: Much of our behavior is influenced by past conditioning and emotions. Addressing personal issues is crucial before seeking solutions.
- 🧠 Choice and Action: The power to make different choices every day is rooted in our ability to act decisively in any aspect of our lives.
- 🤔Mindset Shift: Many people think like employees, a mindset conditioned by 12 years of schooling. Shifting this perspective can open entrepreneurial opportunities.
- 💼 Resilience: Essential for overcoming difficulties and achieving success, especially in challenging business environments.
Explore the impact of discipline and resilience in this insightful discussion on the Thoughtonomy podcast with host Grant Gavin.