Have you ever felt pulled in a million different directions?
We must become aware enough to understand that no matter how much money we make or how much influence we have, our ability to create results lies in our ability to choose and focus on what matters most to us.
Have you ever felt pulled in a million different directions?
Like you’re surrounded by opportunity and can’t seem to focus no matter how hard you try?
You’re not alone…
Being able to tell the difference between an opportunity and a distraction is critical to Success.
God, in his infinite wisdom, gave us a challenge that we spend our whole lives trying to figure out…We all have a limited amount of time, energy and other resources while simultaneously, having unlimited options and choices.
We must become aware enough to understand that no matter how much money we make or how much influence we have, our ability to create results lies in our ability to choose and focus on what matters most to us.
And then, we must become disciplined enough to say yes to the things that create what matters most and say no to everything else.
The false belief that everything must be fixed or dealt with will only deter you from using your unique talents to make an impact on the areas in which you are especially qualified.
Warren Buffett has said that the difference between successful people and everyone else is that successful people say no most of the time.
We invest our resources — time, money, energy, network, etc. And because resources are always limited, we must consciously choose where we allocate them.
Your time and attention are THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT resources you have, so you must invest them and allocate them wisely, which means saying no… a lot, and I mean it. A LOT.
This is hard at first because we’re like unruly children who want everything we see, but like anything else, saying no becomes easier with practice.
If you truly want to fulfill your mission, you must say NO to anything that puts that mission in jeopardy, including some of your favorite, most cherished ideas. You might not have to say no forever, but you will have to say no for now.
It’s expected — and a good thing — to say no to lots of stuff. Get rid of the trivial many to focus on the important few.
Do you ever feel like you’re surrounded by shiny pennies, opportunities, or people asking for your help? Does this message resonate with you? Hit reply and let me know if you need help getting clear on when and where to say “no.” Till we talk start making a list of the things you know you need to learn to say “no” to.
