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How to Be Successful with a Positive Mindset with Olivia ConlonAre you an aspiring entrepreneur with a bright idea, but you’re afraid to start? Or do you feel like quitting with every setback you encounter? Every newbie has this fear, but the key to success is to believe you can and take action.In this episode, Olivia ‘Liv’ Conlon, one of UK’s youngest entrepreneurs, will share what inspired her to become successful. We will also learn about how she keeps a positive mindset and turns around her life’s negativity.Tune in to the full episode and discover how to be on your path to success!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Discover how you can turn your bright ideas into successes.Learn how to deal with your adversities.Liv will also share how you can improve your sales and social media presence.ResourcesToo Big for Your Boots by Olivia ConlonThought Leader ChatConnect with Olivia through her website or on Instagram.Episode Highlights[02:48] Liv’s Top 3 Proudest MomentsLiv’s first proudest moment is working with her Mum, who is her business partner, every day.Her second proudest moment is winning UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year.The third is getting an invitation to visit the Prime Minister at Downing Street.[04:46] How Liv Works with Her MumLiv has always admired her Mum, and she was her biggest inspiration in starting her business.When her Mum joined her company, it felt a bit strange but rewarding.Her Mum is very supportive of her decisions and also gives her a more mature perspective on their work.[06:07] What Inspired Liv to Start and Continue Her BusinessAs a child, Liv had always known she doesn’t want to be told what to do — she didn’t want a boss. And at 13, she was already selling on eBay.Sometimes, she wants to give up, especially after working 18 hours a day and driving another 6 hours later. When this happens, she connects back to why she was here in the first place — to do the right thing for herself and her future family.It is essential to have personal and work goals to make reaching a milestone more enjoyable.[12:28] Liv’s Invitation to Downing StreetLiv was invited to perform a 50-minute toast in Scottish at the prime minister’s house during the Robbie Burns Night.It was a challenging but enjoyable experience to prepare the long speech the night before presenting it.She also shares no phone is allowed in the home and that the staircase in the movie ‘Love, Actually’ exists.[14:09] Too Big for Your BootsThe title was inspired by a stranger who told her that she should remember not to ‘get too big for your boots’.Women, especially younger women, are expected to be successful, to shine brightly. This inspired her to write the book.In her book, Liv shares how your mindset shapes you and how you can use it to your advantage.You will also learn about practical business advice, from the light bulb moment to a seven-figure brand.Tune in to the full episode to learn more about how you’ll benefit from reading this book, the famous person who wrote its foreword and where to get it.[20:51] Lessons Learned from Her Bullies and the Power of PositivityLiv was bullied in school because her schoolmates didn’t like that she was good at everything and wasn’t afraid to be herself. It eventually worsened that she began to hate school and transferred to a new one in her senior year.She learned that speaking about it had been very powerful for her. It also fuelled her to prove that she could be something more.Liv believes that bullies, including online trolls, are merely projecting their insecurities at you.For every negative thing in your life, there are more positive things you can choose to focus on.Listen to the full episode to discover more lessons you can learn from your bullies and how to live with a positive mindset.[26:58] Advice on Boosting Your Social Me
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