In this episode, Toni interviews Jackie Tomes on the topic of being a perfectionist, whilst finding joy and freedom in life. Jackie shares her experiences of launching a book, travelling the world, and evolving her mindset towards enjoying the journey. They delve into the importance of meditation, self-awareness, and letting go of the need for perfection. Jackie reflects on the challenges she faced, the shifts in her perspective, and the process of writing her book.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Jackie shares her journey of shifting from a perfectionist mindset to one of surrender and allowing things to unfold, leading to personal growth and transformation.

• She emphasizes the importance of mindset over skillset, highlighting the shift towards prioritizing mindset as a key factor in her success and happiness.

• Acknowledging the role of awareness in personal development, Jackie discusses the significance of being aware of one's thoughts and emotions to navigate challenges effectively.

• She credits meditation as a transformative practice that has helped her gain clarity, process emotions, and find joy in the journey.

• Jackie's journey from meticulous planning to embracing surrender and allowing things to unfold showcases the importance of finding a balance between structure and flexibility in life and business.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think if you're enjoying it, you're destined for five-star luxury anyway, because if you're enjoying it, you're going to keep wanting to do it and you'll be drawn through it."

"You've only failed if you've tried forever and never achieved, but your dreams for yourself were so big and your aspirations were so big that actually, there was never going to be a success in your head."

"We think the world is happening to us, things are happening to us, and we're fighting the world."

"We will have a vision. We will know what we're going to do. I've just always planned everything. And this book, along with everything else that happened over the last few years, just made me go, 'oh my God, maybe I need to shift my perspective'."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.