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We are the ones who create the future of our world. Our choices, habits, and behaviors have a significant role in shaping the world we want to live in. It has an impact on and defines society's so-called standards; what our society considers natural or normal. 

There are many unhealthy things that are seen as normal in our society, and one of them is the normalization of porn consumption. The porn industry has developed throughout time as the internet has grown in popularity. People have come to rely on it for their satisfaction, which has led to addiction. Porn is destructive and promotes the lowering of women's reputations. It gives people an erroneous vision of what sexuality is all about. It is harmful not just because of the addictive behavior it fosters, but also because of the values it promotes. Instead of wasting our time and energy on things that do not serve us, we can invest our time and energy in things that will help us grow and lead us to a life filled with true happiness. Our small actions can have a significant impact on our society.

It is up to us to decide whether we want a healthy environment in which we may live a fulfilled life or one in which we are encouraged to partake in "normal" things that are not actually beneficial for us.

In Episode 116, Andrew and Benjy talk about what impact our sexuality has on humanity's fate as well as how we can contribute to creating a better world. They also discuss how porn has a negative effect on our perceptions of sexuality, as well as how High Noon can help and be an essential piece of someone's recovery from porn addiction.

High Noon is one of the organizations working to make the world a better place for all of us. It's a group of people who help one another in developing sexual integrity, developing healthy habits, and permanently eliminating porn and masturbation from their lives.

Listen to Episode 116 to learn more!

Show Notes

• Sexuality plays an important role in this ‘new world’ [5:17]
• What does decentralized sexuality entail? [7:37]
• A dynamic society [9:20]
• What impact do our decisions have on the world we live in? [17:13]
• Our small part has a big impact on the entire society [22:12]
• Your recovery matters [22:45]

In this episode, I interview Vicky Stothard of Luxury Staycations in London, UK. Luxury Staycations help their clients save time and money over a vacation by providing the best accommodation, at the best price. What’s more exciting is they also offer Dog-Friendly staycations.

Vicky was a victim of embezzlement. In her previous business, she appointed a general manager whom she trusted to manage the business on her behalf because at that time she was diagnosed with cancer, so she needed a rest and she must focus on her treatment. Unfortunately, she lost the business by trusting somebody. However, together with her husband, they started a staycations business and they were very lucky to make it grow.

For Vicky, the number one habit a small business owner needs to develop and maintain is being organized. Social media, as well as downloaded apps, really help Vicky to quickly organized tasks and also a great marketing strategy.  

 This Cast Covers:

• Started planning the business of wanting to try and bridge the gap between hotel and self-catering.
• How luxury combined with self-catering makes a difference.
• A creative and organized woman who let go of all her feminity just to be a successful woman in the country.
• The importance of real skill to do the job such as talking to people about a lot of stuff.
• Lost the previous business she runs for 12 years due to health problems, and because of a thief general manager whom she trusted to run the business on her behalf.
• Running at a 95% capacity by working really hard in marketing strategy.
• Enhancing marketing by introducing a Dog-Friendly environment, providing them with a luxury home.
• Exploring marketing strategies while the business is ongoing during the pandemic.
• Providing free accommodation and food for 3 months to those fleeing domestic abuse.
• How social media become the source of most of their bookings.

 Additional Resources:

• Luxury Staycations
• First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham

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 Quotes:

“You have to be talented and you also have to be willing to talk to people all day, every day about a lot of stuff.” – Vicky Stothard

“Success to me is feeling about content, being proud of our business, brand and of what we do.” – Vicky Stothard

“We have to deliver a product we promise. It’s essential.” – Vicky Stothard

“I’m a great believer in communication and leading by example.” – Vicky Stothard

“Just because you’re a business owner, doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re great at what you do.” – Vicky Stothard

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Music from https://filmmusic.io “Cold Funk” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC by http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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