Episode 72: Toxic Relationships Holding You Back? How to Protect Your Mind at All Costs

Episode 72: Toxic Relationships Holding You Back? How to Protect Your Mind at All Costs

Author: Johnoson Crutchfield August 1, 2024 Duration: 6:47
Are the people in your life helping you achieve your goals and dreams, or are they holding you back? In this episode, Johnoson Crutchfield emphasizes the critical importance of protecting your mind and being selective about who you allow to influence your thoughts and actions. He challenges listeners to evaluate their relationships and remove any toxic or negative influences, no matter how close they may be. Are the people in your inner circle lifting you up or dragging you down? This episode will inspire you to take a hard look at your relationships and make the necessary changes to protect your mindset and achieve your biggest goals. [00:37] John introduces the topic of protecting your mind at all costs, as he had a conversation with real estate professional Conrad Jackson who is "crushing it" with multiple business ventures. [01:57] John explains that people who are hustling, growing companies, and diversifying their portfolios often have a common thread - the need to protect their mindset. He emphasizes that the people you allow to influence your mind will ultimately impact your effort and results. [03:02] John shares that when he talks to someone who is motivated and successful, like Conrad, it inspires him to push himself further. However, when he talks to someone who is unmotivated, makes excuses, or has a negative mindset, it can cause him to slow down and be less disciplined. [04:17] John stresses the importance of removing toxic or negative influences from your life, whether they are impacting your relationships with your spouse, children, or faith. He emphasizes that the people in your circle should be helping you further your goals and align with your mindset of creating generational wealth, lifestyle freedom, and spiritual peace. [05:12] John provides specific examples of how negative influences can impact your relationships and decision-making, such as someone telling you to prioritize money over time with your family. He reiterates the need to be selective about who you allow to influence your mind. Key Quotes: "You've got to protect your freakin' mind. You've got to keep a guard on who you let into your mind." "If there is someone in your circle that is toxic, they should be gone. If there is someone in your circle that is not encouraging you to be your best self, remove them as quickly as possible." "The people that are influencing your mind should be helping you further your goals. They should know what your goals are. And their mentality should be very similar to yours and that they are out here to create generational wealth to create a lifestyle of our dreams to create time freedom to create spiritual peace." Actionable Takeaways from this Episode: · Evaluate your relationships and remove anyone who has a negative influence on your goals, mindset, family relationships, or faith. Ask yourself if the people in your life are helping you become your best self or holding you back. · Strengthen relationships with people who encourage positive goals around wealth, lifestyle, freedom, and spirituality. Surround yourself with a supportive inner circle that shares your vision for the future. · Consider how different relationships impact specific areas of your life, such as time with family, career, or spiritual growth. Be intentional about removing toxic influences and nurturing uplifting connections. · Protect your mind at all costs by guarding who you allow to influence your thoughts and actions. Your mindset will determine your effort, which in turn determines your results. Mentioned in this podcast: Wealth in Real Estate Facebook Group If you are interested investing in real estate and make connections, shoot an email grabthemap@gmail.com. Read on some of our blogpost http://grabthemap.com/.

There's a lot of noise out there about building wealth, but for many, the tangible path of real estate remains compelling yet shrouded in mystery. The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us cuts through that fog with a grounded, accessible approach. Hosted by active investor Johnoson Crutchfield, this isn't a theoretical lecture; it's a conversation from the trenches, designed to build both your practical knowledge and the mental framework necessary for success. Each episode feels like a direct dialogue, whether Johnoson is sharing hard-won advice from his own deals or sitting down with a variety of guests to explore different angles and strategies within the industry. What sets this podcast apart is its genuine responsiveness-listener feedback actively shapes the content, ensuring the topics covered are the ones you actually need. The tone is refreshingly straightforward and inclusive, speaking to both newcomers figuring out their first step and seasoned investors looking to refine their approach. You'll find a blend of actionable tactics, broader discussions on the cultural and societal aspects of property, and a consistent emphasis on building a sustainable investor's mindset. If you're tired of hype and looking for a real, unvarnished look at how real estate investing works for everyday people, this is a place to start. Johnoson extends an open invitation to share your own journey, reinforcing the community-focused spirit of the entire project.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

The Grab the Map Podcast: Real Estate Investing Info and Advice for All of Us
Podcast Episodes
Episode 25: Tightwad Todd Quits His Job [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
Shownotes: Most people believe freedom comes after retirement… but what if that timeline is optional? What if the real problem isn't income — it's how we use it? Why do high earners stay broke? Why do some investors quit…
Episode 24: 10 Things I Did Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
Shownotes: Most real estate investors don't fail because they lack motivation — they fail because they repeat predictable mistakes. Bad bookkeeping. Wrong partnerships. Cheap contractors. Chasing deals and losing friends…
Episode 23: Partnering Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:05
Shownotes: Should you build wealth alone… or is partnering the real shortcut to scale? Many investors are taught: do it yourself, control everything, never rely on anyone. But eventually reality hits — limited capital, l…
Episode 22: Why Real Estate Investing Works [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:49
Shownotes: Everyone hears the promise: real estate builds wealth. But skepticism kicks in… Is it hype? Is it luck? Is it only for rich people? Many people stay stuck in jobs because income feels safe and predictable — ev…
Episode 21: How to Network [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
Shownotes: You know networking matters… but you still avoid it. You don't like small talk. You don't know what to say. You don't want to feel awkward or salesy. So you stay home — and your real estate business stays smal…
Episode 20: When You're Scared to Do a Deal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:28
Shownotes: You've analyzed the numbers. You've watched the videos. You've even found a deal that makes sense… …but you still don't pull the trigger. Why? Fear. Fear keeps more people broke in real estate than bad deals e…
Episode 19: Grab the Map 1st Quarter Reflection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
Shownotes: Sometimes growth isn't about doing more — it's about stopping long enough to think. In a world obsessed with scaling, hustling, and constant acquisition, what happens when uncertainty hits? Do you keep buying?…
Episode 18: Introducing Grab the Map Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:39
Shownotes: You've listened to podcasts. You've watched YouTube videos. Maybe you've even read a few real estate books… but still feel stuck. Why is it that knowledge doesn't always turn into action? Why do so many aspiri…
Episode 17: Guy Quits His Job for Full-Time Real Estate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
Shownotes: What finally gives someone the confidence to walk away from a steady paycheck? For most people, the dream of financial freedom crashes into fear: What if the deal goes bad? What if the tenants don't pay? What…
Episode 16: Mentoring Other Real Estate Investors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:46
Shownotes: What responsibility comes with success? At what point do you stop focusing only on your own growth—and start helping others grow? In this episode of the Grab the Map Podcast, host John Crutchfield dives into o…