#005: 7 Reasons Why you HAVE to Say NO More Often
The Property Nomads Podcast · Rob Smallbone & Aaron Devoy
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Show Notes
“Live your life for you, not for anyone else. Don’t let the fear of being judged, rejected or disliked stop you from being yourself.” - Sonya Parker
In this episode of The Progressive Nomads Podcast, Matt & Rob discuss the benefits of saying NO. They provide 7-reasons why this should be regularly used. To some, the fear of being judged and letting others down can often get in the way of ensuring we get what WE want. Your responsibility is to yourself – your needs, your wants, and your goals. Prioritize yourself over others and find the right balance. After all, by saying no, you can encourage others to grow by themselves, gain more opportunities and get a little closer to achieving goals.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Saying 'no' shows that you value your time. Make others aware of your obligations and why your time is important to you.
- It shows that you know your WHY. It is easier to say 'no' when you know your end goal. Ask yourself, does this 'unnecessary' favour help me and my vision?
- It stops you from getting overwhelmed and stressed. Stop comparing yourself to others. We are all unique and we have our own different journeys. Don’t listen to what they say about where you're going or how you're doing it. Don’t let people’s judgements and perceptions affect you.
- It helps to keep you focused. Learning how to say NO gets you away from distractions and doing others’ responsibilities.
- You’ll be giving others the opportunity to shine. Sometimes, people take advantage of kindness. When you say 'no', you let them learn and grow on their own.
- Assert leadership abilities. Don't be a pushover. Show credibility and sound judgment by knowing when to say 'yes' or 'no'.
- It opens up doors to saying 'yes!' - By limiting the amount of times you say yes, you will find that you have more time to yes to the bigger opportunities. Learn how to filter the unnecessary ones so that you don't waste your time and energy.
BEST MOMENTS
- "Sometimes, you have to be selfish to focus on yourself and help yourself before you can actually help others.”
- “You have to be selfish in order to be selfless.”
- “Be careful of who you share your time and energy with.”
- “It takes a leader to say NO and not feel bad about it.”
- “You might miss crucial YES opportunities because of your inability to say NO.”
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Rob Smallbone and Matt McSherry, the hosts of The Property Nomads Podcast, are on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom?
Rob & Matt are just two guys who want to make a huge difference to people around the world. They are here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. They’ve travelled, explored, and invested. And they’re not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life.
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