The fear of saying no is very potent. Oftentimes it’s extremely hard for a business owner to say no and set boundaries. It is especially true when you’re in growth or hustle mode. The compulsion to take on anything overwhelms you that you end up saying yes to everything.
In this quick-fire episode, Pete and Carl discuss the importance of setting boundaries, valuing your time, learning how to say no to people clamouring for your attention, and discovering the different shades of “no.” After all, if you love and value yourself by setting your boundaries, then you will be able to shine brighter and show up more for others.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL FIND OUT…
- An example of negotiating and setting boundaries (02:03)
- Time is the most scarce resource (02:43)
- Time management tips (03:44)
- Possible reasons for not setting boundaries (04:47)
- A formula to determine the worth of your work hour (06:24)
- The different shades of “no” and “yes” (08:14)
- Systems to handle escalations (09:46)
- Mantras for saying no (10:31)
- Sample response when you receive requests (11:03)
- Boundaries 101 (12:08)
- There are times when it’s hard to say no, but there are times when it’s easy (13:18)
- Your body will send signals about what your instinct is telling you (14:12)
- “If I truly love myself what would I do?” (15:25)
- You can make “no” a default and then find balance in between (16:57)
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
CARL TAYLOR
Automation Agency
CarlTaylor.com.au
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PETER MORIARTY
iTGenius
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