Podcast: The Power Of Saying No (So That You Can Say Yes)

If you ever feel overwhelmed with the work and opportunities in your life, you’re not alone. The vast majority of people I interact with express that there is simply not enough time and energy to get everything done. However, people are also hesitant to say no to projects and opportunities because they’re afraid they’ll miss out on something great. The truth is, they’re probably missing out on something great because they won’t say “no”. On today’s episode, I discuss four areas where you need to regularly prune so that something better can grow.

Sometimes a really good thing has to die so that something better can be born.

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This episode is based on ideas in chapter five of my book [amazon_link id=”1591846242″ target=”_blank” ]The Accidental Creative[/amazon_link].

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Music for the AC podcast is by Joshua Seurkamp. End remix is by DJ Z-Trip.

Todd Henry

Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

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