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Being stubborn can help you to keep working towards the things that really matter to you. This episode covers:What it means to be stubborn - from stereotypes, to a modern approachThe benefits of being stubbornWhen to be stubborn and when to compromise, or agree to disagreeReclaiming ‘stubborn’ for our feminist eraFinding your stubborn streak, contemplating your future selfLet’s be stubborn, together!Referenced:Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - and click here to watch her TED talk.

Let’s jump right in with the juicy stuff! Vulnerability - what we share online, and in real life - can be a tricky topic, because deciding what we’re comfortable sharing is incredibly personal. We all have a different perspective about this, and need to find our own way. This episode covers:Social media, connection and communityDefining vulnerability, and its inherent risksThe spectrum of vulnerabilityMy vulnerability ‘fails’Valuing vulnerability in othersVulnerability in the online world, ‘for real’ and ‘for effect’Changing the narrative: honesty generates connectionOwn your storyHow to be vulnerable and true to yourself. Please enjoy, share, comment below, rate, review, send me feedback - all of the things! And of course, to find out more about vulnerability, check out The Queen of Vulnerability: Brene Brown.

Different Perspectives is a podcast that celebrates the unique starting points, challenges and privileges we have, that give each of us a different perspective on life, work, self-employment and business.The bitesized episodes cover a variety of topics, and will hopefully:* inspire you to live and work in a way that makes YOU happiest;* encourage you to be stubborn in your pursuit of the things that are most important to you; and* share an insight into life as a business owner - the good and the bad - from someone who learned a lot from business number one and massively changed her approach for business number two!I’m Jo Becker - a coach, second time business owner with a background in marketing, and a survivor of some tough times. I live with Muscular Dystrophy, an untreatable condition which is progressively reducing my mobility. I’ve learned that if I really want something, I’d better prioritise trying to get it, because every day really does count.This led me to travel to India and beyond with a walking stick despite the many sensible reasons not to, and to leave a business I’d nurtured for three years but no longer made me happy, essentially starting over to make sure I feel fulfilled by my work for long-haul - that’s my version of success.I’m stubbornly doing things my own way, and I hope I can share a different perspective with you.Available Thursdays, via your usual podcast app, or differentperspectivespod.co.uk

Different Perspectives is a podcast that celebrates the unique starting points, challenges and privileges we all have, giving each of us a different perspective on life, work, self-employment and business. The bitesized episodes cover a variety of topics, and will hopefully:inspire you to live and work in a way that makes YOU happiest,encourage you to be stubborn in your pursuit of the things that are most important to you,and share an insight into life as a business owner - the good and the bad - from someone who learned a lot from business number one and massively changed her approach for business number two!