Guilty as Charged.

Saying No can be HARD!

written by

STEVE CORWOOD

Read time 3 minutes.

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Today’s Email:

• Mindset: Embracing the NO

• Business: The Art of Selective YES

• Lifestyle: Saying NO to Overwhelm

Alright - Let’s Fuel Up:

Guilty as charged!

Who else here took a while to grasp the power of NO? 🙋‍♂️ Yep, been there, struggled with that.

It's funny how life sometimes pushes us into situations where saying "no" seems like the toughest task on the planet.

But here's the thing: reaching that point where you realise saying "no" is not just an option, but a necessity, is a game-changer.

It can come at us from every angle in relationships, business, and life.

The word “NO” itself just sounds crappy. From my experience not being able to say NO has impacted me financially in relationships with friends or family and just made my life harder than needed.

In this Newsletter, I thought it would be a good idea to dive into our three distinct corners for today's newsletter: Mindset, Business, and Lifestyle.

Mindset: Embracing the NO

Understanding the magic of "no" isn't just about declining things. It's about setting boundaries, prioritizing what truly matters, and respecting your own limits. Saying "no" is a powerful act of self-care.

It helps with decluttering your mental space and making room for what truly lights you up. Trust me, once you get the hang of it, it's liberating!

It makes you feel:

• Free and in control

• Self-aware,

• Actionable.

You get to take back control of your own thoughts and it enables you to focus on what matters to you..

Business: The Art of Selective YES

In the business world, we're often bombarded with opportunities left, right, and center.

It’s HARD to determine when to say yes or no because we want:

• Opportunities.

• To impress our peers.

• Validation and success.

But there's a secret that every successful entrepreneur I have met swears by.

It’s the power of selective "YES."

Saying "no" to certain opportunities can pave the way for the right ones. It has got to align with your:

• Goals

• Vision

• Values

I am fortunate enough to be offered several opportunities a year. I once struggled to say No to ANY of them.

What I have realised is that it is about quality over quantity, They all need to align with my Goals, Vision, and Values

If they don’t I say No.

Lifestyle: Saying NO to Overwhelm

Our lifestyles can easily get overrun with commitments, social obligations, and an endless to-do list

But what if I told you that saying "no" can declutter not just your mind but your schedule too? By being selective about where you invest your time and energy?

You need to start by taking charge of your life. It's about creating space for things that truly bring you joy and fulfillment. Too many of us go through life pleasing everyone else and forget about ourselves

A good start is to write a list of what brings you joy and fulfillment and also write a list of what doesn’t.

There has to be some compromise in life. We can't have it all our own way.

BUT we can start to work towards it.

Remember life isn’t about it being perfect it’s a never ending cycle of trying to be better.

Thanks for reading,

Steve

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Thanks,

Steve