Summary

In this episode of Being Imperfectly Perfect, Anna Perry interviews Martin Thompson, a model aircraft enthusiast and business owner and winner of Beauty and the Geek 2022. They discuss Martin's journey from starting a business at a young age to navigating the challenges of reality TV and self-acceptance. The conversation explores themes of personal growth, the impact of running a business and not everyone supporting you, and the importance of mindset in business. Martin shares insights on handling criticism, building a supportive network, and the value of persistence in achieving one's goals.

Key Sound bites

• "Life just unfolds, doesn't it?"
• "Just keep riding the wave."
• "Don't doubt the stuff you're good at."

Takeaways

• Martin started his first business at the age of 10.
• Life often unfolds naturally, step by step.
• Being imperfectly perfect means being true to oneself.
• Mindset is crucial in overcoming challenges.
• It's important to find your like-minded people.
• Criticism is common in unique industries.
• Persistence is key to achieving goals.
• Self-acceptance is vital in a social media-driven world.
• You can learn valuable lessons from others' experiences.
• Don't doubt your strengths and what you're good at.

About Martin

Martin founded his first business at the age of 10 and has gone onto winning a reality TV show, publish a book and travel across the globe on business.

At the age of 13 Martin was removed from school due to various issues with ADHD and dyslexia and has gone onto conquering the world despite these so called set backs during schooling and education.

If you'd like to listen to Martin's Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/48gsOgchpUcD0dfNi4buWD?si=a8576b34226b4eb4

Or connect with Martin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1BBMmVUwDm/

or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/martinjthompson/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Martin Thompson

01:11 Martin's Journey in Model Aircraft

03:09 Reflections on Business and Life's Journey

04:55 Experience on Beauty and the Geek

07:35 Self-Acceptance and Social Media Influence

07:49 Boredom and the Search for New Experiences

08:36 The Impact of Choices on Enjoyment

09:23 Understanding Imperfection

10:50 The Philosophy of Being Imperfectly Perfect

12:46 The Unique World of Model Aircraft

14:42 Handling Criticism in a Unique Industry

16:38 Overcoming Negativity and Self-Doubt

18:30 Building a Supportive Network

20:32 Mindset and Commitment to Goals

22:29 The Role of Humour in Business

24:32 Learning from Others' Experiences

26:20 The Importance of Persistence

28:32 Finding Your Path and Staying True

30:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement