Building From The Bottom

Sometimes we feel guilty for resting and not working due to seeing everyone else working. Especially when we are seeing people in different time zones. But often, resting is the best thinig for us as in the long term it can make us more productive. I felt all these feelings whilst I was ill. I recently finished a book called Ikigai - Discover your reason for being by Justyn Barnes. It had a Venn Diagram in it that I am going to be implementing into my life over the next week. The points in this diagram are listed below: - What you love - What the world needs - What you can be paid for - What you are good at The way I would suggest to implement this is by listing all of your answers to each of these points and seeing how you can meet as many of these points as possible to feel more balanced in life.  This comes with me leaning more into what I enjoy. That includes trying more things, engaging more on LinkedIn and also bring more value in my content. A huge opportunity is coming tomorrow (13/04/2020). Fin

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of my Dad's death. It really got me to reflect over the past 10 years and how much times have changed. From sitting with my Dad in the minibus chatting about how life would be better one day, to now sitting in a university bedroom at my desk in Derby. How times have changed.  It also got me thinking about how much will change over the next 10 years. Will I be looking back and be the person I wanted to be.  Only time will tell. And you are along for the ride. Have a great week. Don't forget to leave a review/comment or if you want a chat, then message me on my details down below. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels too. Drop me a message at: Twitter: @Garethgrafferty Instagram: @Garethgrafferty LinkedIn: Gareth Rafferty Byte: @GarethGRafferty YouTube: Gareth Rafferty Email: garethwork421@gmail.com Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co

We have been told to have social distance, but that doesn't mean we need to be socially distant. It's time to pull together. Truth is Coronavirus is effecting every part of our lives. Our businesses, our children, our health systems, all of it. We need to pull together to help each other through this tough time.  School students are being closed, just months before thousands of 15 year olds are about to sit their exams, but are having more stress added due to the uncertainty of what their future holds.  Businesses are tightening their budgets, meaning people are losing their jobs.  It's tough times. Theres never been a more important time to pull together and help each other. Have a great week. Don't forget to leave a review/comment or if you want a chat, then message me on my details down below. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels too. Drop me a message at: Twitter: @Garethgrafferty Instagram: @Garethgrafferty LinkedIn: Gare

This week I am switching things up. Podcast episodes are going to be a bit more fast paced and high energy. From now on, podcasts featuring just me will be slightly shorter and include: - 1-2 main points - 1 point inspired by the world around me (News, Someones content, a book etc) - A quick update on my company In this podcast, I talk about recieving a bunch of letters as the tax year comes to an end. It was a really weird feeling to know I have certain debts to pay and also preparing documents for my accountant. I also mention the Coronavirus, but insead of the negatives (like all other Coronavirus podcasts), I am talking about the positives. My experience with flexible working and the huge opportunity for public speakers in included within that. A video of me speaking (as mentioned) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQAkn-3gh9E And the accompanying article is here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/water-particle-ocean-gareth-rafferty  I hope you have enjoyed the first switch up episod

Have you ever realised that you weren't movinig in life or business? If so, you're not alone. You probably have 5 year goals. Try to achieve them in 6 months time. It probably won't happen, but the worst that will happen is you will get a lot further than what you would have done. Just try it. Time management working full time and trying to grow a company can be difficult. But remember you can't just work on your company and your job, you also need time off to focus on family and also to keep yourself creative and from going insane.  When you are working focus on what you need to do now. If thats sales, then focus purely on sales. Eric Thomas said "you dont need a website, no business cards. If you're good, they'll find you". I truely agree. You could not get any sales for a year then on year 2 grow to be the biggest company in the world.  You just don't know what showing up consistently and never giving up could do to you. Have a great week. Don't forget to leave a review/comment or if you want a

This week I started using an evening journal called Five Minutes in the Evening. I have never really used a proper journal before and so this one helps guide your thoughts so that you know what to write down. I came up with a little technique which I have found works for me. It's called the PEA approach. P = Point, E = Emotion, A = Answer. The point is the top line thought. The emotion is the thought explained or a little more in depth and the answer counter-acts the emotion, telling you that you are good enough. Just click play to see this in action. I spoke to a guy that I met on LinkedIn this week called David Thomas. He is a public speaker and shared some of his top tips, including a piece of business advice. He said for you to close the deal on a sale you need someone that has the need, authority, money and urgency to buy your product/service. I break this down more and give a few examples on this in this episode.  Try things differently. A point in my diary that I cannot stress enough. Huge people

What happens when we die? Nobody knows. But here's my theory. Maybe when we die, we just go into the dream state. Maybe when people speak about 'Hell' they are refering to not lucid dreaming and thus constantly having no control over what you dream about.  On the train home on Monday evening, there was a young boy. He was asking his parent/carer why he learns History in school. 'History is for people that want to be a Historian' he said. He asked a few other questions of a similar nature and it gave me  a real sense of gratitude and appreciation as I used to be like him when I was about his age. I question the world around me and asking questions that people called 'weird'. I am starting an evening journal in the next few days, trying to build up an evening routine, so I will keep you posted on that. I had a tough conversation with my girlfriend this week about why I am starting a company and not just joining one that's doing a similar thing. And the truth is I just have a feeling that this is right

This week I went to BBC Radio Derby. I got this opportunity by speaking to a colleague at work who happened to know somebody who works there. Truth is I went in with no expectations, just wanting to learn what they do, get a tour and try and provide value. One of the people who works there, her husband works in podcasting too and might have a chat with me in the future. Opportunity is everywhere, you don't know where it's hiding until you look for it. Stop copying people, your journey is your own.  Today (Sunday 16th February) I spoke to a guy named Tom Peyton. I met him on LinkedIn and we have been chatting for a few months now. Today he shared some tips with me about public speaking and sales.  - For public speaking he said - Try and get people at events where your target audience is there but your competition is not. Then you have noone else doing what you do, it shows your expertise and makes you highly valued in the room. Great point which I had nver thought of. For example, if you're in market

Dreams are not just something we put up with when we sleep. You can control them. Learning to control them can help you navigate problems in your waking life. I am currently reading Why We Dream by Alice Robb which really got me thinking of how I can be more effective in my day to day life. Monitoring sleep and learning to control my dreams may be the answer. Everyone has different strategies to planning, some prefer to plan more, some prefer less but there is a state of overplanning. Sometimes when we get extremely passionate about something we also get nervous of messing things up which can cause overplanning. Keep an eye on how much you plan, and put in the action to balance out planning vs action. What is your vision of success? Success is defined by you, it may be found in relationships, career, legacy or something else. Only you can define it. So what's your definition of success? Time management is difficult. Especially when you're working full time and also trrying to build a company. And sometimes th

Happy 2020 to everyone listening. It's the first episode of 2020. In this episode I begin by going through a few inspiring quotes that I heard that I just couldn't go without sharing. These quotes were from Les Brown and Tom Bilyeu. Then I move onto talking about how it felt to get my first lead through my website. It was really fulfilling and kind of like a verification that I am onto something and I can't give up because people want what I am offering and it is valuable. I share an update on how the whole revamp process is going and update you guys on where I want the company to be by the time I finish university in 2021.  What are your goals for 2020? My singular goal is to read 12 books by December 31st. I don't know how many books I read last year but I am determind to keep track of how many I read in 2020. I have an idea but I need your input. Should I start editing my podcast and adding in small snippets of conversations I have about my business or leave it as it is? If I have a guest on the podc

This week I did my first LinkedIn Live. I have been waiting a while but when I got it I really wanted to use it. I was nervous and excited and so I went out there and recorded my first live video on LinkedIn. I spoke about personal branding, what it was like for me to start a podcast, public speaking tips and tricks and how I got started in public speaking. If you want to watch it, check out the link here: LinkedIn Live I also finished 2 books this week. #Live20 by Luke Williams and Podcasting Marketing Strategy by Ciaran Rogers and Daniel Rowles.  #Live20 is all about eating frogs. And by frogs I mean large tasks. He talks about breaking them down into smaller 20 minute tasks (frog bites) in order to be more productive and focused. So I tried it, and it really does work. It is very similar to the Pomodoro technique which I have tried previous. Podcasting Marketing Strategy talks a lot about starting, managing and marketing a podcast, but didn't really cover anything in regards to how to record. One feat

Who set's your priorities? One persons priorities for you are not the same as your priorities for youself. You are going to find things in your life that you think are of most importance, whereas the people around you might disagree. And this will always be the case. So how do you decide what to prioritise? You have to make the decision of what to prioritise. You have to execute. You have to show the actions you are doing. It's go time. I need to execute more too.  I also need to be more proactive in getting things done. Often we ask for help a lot to get answers, but we have Google now. And sometimes just trying something can be a lot more impactful. It may take slightly longer, but it will be a huge learning lesson for you. Work it out. I have been listening to a lot of motivational speeches including Eric Thomas, Tony Robbins and Elon Musk. They all talk about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, but never say how. Today, the how fell into place. So I share that with you in this podcast. You

Everyone in life has temptations of some form and recently I have been letting my temptations win which has caused me to put on weight. But things need to change, and this is something I talk about in this podcast. I also reflect on what I would do differently if I started my company now and really reflect on what I could have done that would have helped my company grow faster. These points include: Really getting clear on who my target audience is,  Talking to potential clients about their needs and wants as well as looking at what value I can bring to the table. Last week, I spoke about breaking down a wall. And I forgot to mention a moment I had whilst walking to work that really opened my mind. Never let your past hold you back from creating a better future. The only thing your past will do, is keep you in a cage, so you have to move forward. Have a great week. Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to leave a revie

So, how did my birthday go? Well in short, it was amazing. It's one of the first times people have actually showed up for me in my life which rarely/never happens so it was really nice to see everyone come together on my birthday. This week I cried. I didn't feel like I was doing enough. I wanted my business to move faster, to do more. For a second, I dropped the ball and became short sighted. Luckily my girlfriend reminded me that it's going to be difficult because I am also working full time and helped me see my path clearer. When travelling to and from work I walk to and from the train station. I listen to motivation on the way to the station and this week one episode just resonated with me. One by Les Brown. He said everyone hits the wall. You get excited, tell your friends about it, you get fired up, and then youhit the wall. Truth is, most people get stunned, knocked down by the wall and turn back. He said the people that succeed are the ones that get knocked down by the wall and look up and have the

I never really got the point of Birthdays, it's a day celebrating another year of being alive but also another year closer to dying. It's like a celebration for not dying over the last year. How strange. Right? What is your thoughts on Birthdays?Send your answers to my social media channels (listed below) You need a voice.  Every has opinions they can share. Whether that's on a podcast, a vlog, a blog or just on social. Or all of them. People are starting podcast everywhere now, about anything. And not just business and personal development, but gaming, technology, social media, model trains, the weather, cars, beauty, different types of pens, whatever your passion is about, you should have a voice about it. And not just because I say so but because you can meet people all around the globe and make friends with people that have a similar view to yours. I've done it, and so can you. Want to start a podcast, or need any help getting a voice? Message me on any of my social media channels below. The podca

This week stars the mindset master, Lucy Colangelo. She helps people find clarity in their lives and really become clear on who they are and why they do, what they do. She does this through her company called Shine On. Not only has she helped me on my journey but I also think she will be tremendously valuable in yours. Whether you're going through hard times or you're just starting out in personal development, this  podcast goes deep into how she got to running her business and building up her own mindset in the process.  She also offers a freebie on her website to help you get started in developing a resilient mindset. Find it here: https://lucycolangelo.com/mindset/ Do you feel like you're lacking clarity in your life? Then drop Lucy a message on her contact details below: Twitter: @lucycdot Instagram: @lucycdot LinkedIn: Lucy Colangelo Facebook: @LucyShineOn Have a great week. Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co Thank you so much for listening. Don't fo

What do you want for your life right now? What do you need? The truth is this will change as you grow. If you think a little deeper about what you really want on need, how much of that is really true? Often we feel like we need things, but actually, we just want them. You don't have to always be productive. There is an art of being unproductive. It allows you to be productive, but also can be highly beneficial for your future self. Whether that's spending time with family, meditating, walking in the part with your partner it can really help you see a new perspective and open your eyes. As mentioned last week, you are in control. You have more time than you think. When you tell someone you're busy, it's just that you prioritise that thing you're doing over the person asking. So are you really busy? You're in control, you have 86, 400 seconds in a day. Use them wisely, you never get them back. Have a great week. Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co Thank you so much f

In this episode I talk about how each and every decision you make can affect your life. A decision as simple as what to have for lunch could spiral your life into a direction which you would never expect.  Often I sit and think about this, and wonder what other paths I could've been on. I also talk about being grateful for the people around you and remembering to show them attention and appreciation before its too late. How do you show people you are grateful for them being around? Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to leave a review/comment. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels below. Still have questions or want to chat?  Drop me a message at: Twitter: @Garethgrafferty Instagram: @Garethgrafferty LinkedIn: Gareth Rafferty YouTube: Gareth Rafferty Email: garethwork421@gmail.com Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundmedia.co

Over the summer my life has changed dramatically and I am in a completely different position to what I thought I would be in. I am facing problems that I could have never even thought of. But what is life. What is life to me? What is life to you? And what is the meaning of life? Life is how you define it. You are the one with all of the control. But for some reason the is a massive lack of control. From the shoes you buy in your local store to the way you style your hair, the is influence. You and only you, decide if you get influenced. I'm glad to be back. Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to leave a review/comment. I am looking for guests so if you want to be a guest, then message me on one of my social media channels below. Still have questions or want to chat?  Drop me a message at: Twitter: @Garethgrafferty Instagram: @Garethgrafferty LinkedIn: Gareth Rafferty YouTube: Gareth Rafferty Email: garethwork421@gmail.com Interested in my business? Check out the website here: www.newfoundm

This week I have been focusing on learning and improving. Both on podcasting, in business, and in my personal life. Reading has been an important part of this week and I am now reading 2 books. 1 about business, 1 about podcasting. I have also been learning sales, with help from my good friend Evans Duren I have been learning how I can sales prospect for clients. I have been using a thing called the Chambers of Commerce to help find companies. Finally this week I have been thinking a lot about whether what I see around me is what I want my life to look like in the future. And the answer is no. I want to live a better life than what I currently live. And so that comes with changes. One step at a time. This is the final episode to Chapter 2 of this podcast Building from the bottom, but I will be back soon for Chapter 3 so keep an eye out on my social media below to find out when I will be back. Thank you so much for listening, I appreciate every single one of you. If you ever want to chat about your journey, I