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Knowing When to Say No to Opportunities

June 2, 2026/in Professional Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Success creates opportunities, but not all of them are right for you. In episode #1202 of The BIGG Success Show, learn a simple framework to decide what deserves your yes.

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[George] One of my earliest businesses was a construction business. We found two houses that we planned to buy, remodel, and sell. (“Flipping” wasn’t a popular term back then.) The seller was facing a significant cash flow squeeze, due to over-expansion.

We completed the acquisition of the two properties. But then, another opportunity presented itself. It was a vacant lot that we could build a speculative (“spec”) house on. So, instead of building a house for a specific customer, we built the house and then looked for a buyer.

My initial instinct was to pass on the spec house. But I’m not a “pass” kind of guy. Besides, all three properties made me feel like saying “No” would mean missing out on an opportunity to make more profit. So I said, “Yes”.
At first, it felt energizing. Productive. Successful even.

5 Ways To Clear Your Mind and Cut Mental Clutter

April 21, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t focus? In episode 1199, we explore why mental clutter is holding you back and how clearing it creates momentum fast. Click the player to listen now, or read the blog summary below.

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Let’s cut through the noise mind clutter – fast.

Why the Fear of Not Trying Might Be Your Superpower

March 10, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

In episode #1197, George & Mary-Lynn share a simple idea: the fear of not trying can push you toward your goals. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.

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Fear. It’s that heavy feeling that makes us want to pull back and stay where it’s safe. You know the kind we’re talking about – fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of looking foolish, and the fear of success (which we talked about last time in Episode 1196.)

Let’s flip the script. Fear isn’t always the enemy. It’s because there’s another kind of fear. A stronger kind. It’s the fear of getting to the end of your life and asking: “What if I had tried?”

3 Types of Thinking for Goal-Setting Success

January 21, 2025/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Did you know goal-setting and hope have a lot to do with each other? But it requires 3 types of thinking all working together. That’s our focus today. Click the player to listen to this episode of the BIGG Success podcast, or read the summary below.