A goal that once energized you may not fit your life today. That doesn’t mean you’ve lost your drive. In episode 1206 of The BIGG Sucess Show, learn how a mid-year reset can help you reassess your priorities, adjust what’s changed, and finish the year focused on what matters most.
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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.
[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.
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Have you ever looked at the calendar and felt like another year, another chapter of your life just slipped away? Like you’re on the sidelines while life moves forward without you?
If so, you’re not alone. In episode #1194 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, George & Mary-Lynn explain why life can feel like it’s passing you by and share simple steps to get back in the driver’s seat. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
Many people — young and old — feel this way at different stages of life. The sensation that time is slipping through your fingers can be confusing, discouraging, and even painful. But it can be a signal you can use to pivot, refocus, and start living more intentionally.
In this podcast episode we’ll explore:
Why this feeling happens and the psychology behind it.
How certain life traps keep us stuck.
Practical steps you can take today to regain a sense of purpose and momentum.
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Setting goals can be tricky. Like Goldilocks, looking for the right bowl of porridge, you want to create goals that are neither too high nor too low … you want goals that are just right.
Let’s go to The Professor’s whiteboard to see how to set goals like Goldilocks.
Have you ever said “yes” to something, than later wished you’d said “no?” People deal with this situation differently. Some will begrudgingly follow through with their promise. Others will try to avoid it altogether, and here’s the problem with that option…
We were talking with a friend who raises money for his organization. He told us, “It makes me so angry when a person looks me in the eye and says yes, then ignores me.”
Nothing like burning a bridge because you didn’t have the courage enough to say what you mean.
People do this all of the time. It’s easier to say yes. Who wants to sit across a person who looks disappointed by your rejection? But you do more harm than good by not being honest.
We’ve said in the past, when you commit to something new, you’re also saying no to something else in your life. Yes I’ll serve on this board, no I won’t get my exercise in regularly. Yes, I’ll donate to this cause, no I won’t have money to go out to eat. You get the point.
We’ve also stressed the importance of saying no to improve balance in your life. We naturally want to please people, but at what cost?
So let’s review how to say no.
The reasons for saying no boils down to these three things:
A. No…because it’s not appealing
B. No…because of money
C. No…because of time
Look, we know it’s hard, it’s something people struggle with, but go with your gut. The worst thing that could happen is that you change your mind and later say yes.
Our 7 ways to say no
Next time you find yourself tempted to say yes when you know you shouldn’t, try one of these:
1. No
2. No, not at this time
3. No, it’s not in the budget
4. No, I can’t commit to that right now
5. No, it’s just not a good fit
6. No, my schedule won’t allow for that
7. No, we have other priorities to get through before we can consider anything else
What have we missed? How do you say no?
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