Saying Yes vs No: What's More Powerful?

Matt and Garrett discuss the power of saying "yes" and "no" in this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, revealing how intentional choices can shape business success and personal growth. Drawing on insights from a recent conference and inspiration from the Yes Theory YouTube series, they share practical advice on leveraging these choices to align with one's goals. 

Through mapping out a clear vision, setting boundaries, and following a well-structured business plan, Matt and Garrett explain how to make decisions that keep you on track toward your ideal business and lifestyle. By developing what they call “rules of the game” for your business, Matt and Garrett illustrate how to define your ideal clients, prioritize your time, and delegate effectively, all while fostering growth. Whether you're in a growth phase saying “yes” to new opportunities or at a stage where “no” becomes your guiding principle, this episode offers actionable insights for making each decision count toward a clearer, more purposeful vision.

Are you ready to start saying “yes” to what truly matters and “no” to distractions? Share your experiences in the comments!

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Crafting Your Vision for Business Success

00:24 The Power of Saying Yes versus No

01:30 Lifestyle Choices and Business Structure

02:19 Exploring the Yes Theory Philosophy

05:04 Structuring Yeses to Align with Goals

06:25 Benefits of a Clear Business Plan

07:19 Knowing When to Say No for Growth

09:22 Creating Systems for Client Management

11:18 Defining Your Ideal Client Profile

12:18 Developing a Structured Handoff System

13:30 Time Blocking for Productivity

14:45 The Art of Protecting Free Time

15:51 Strategic Calendar Planning

17:45 Mastering Yes and No as Business Tools

18:21 Business Planning Resources and GPS Framework

Key Takeaways:

"Behind yes and no is choosing how you want your life to be, how you want your business to be run."

"No is not a negative thing. It's just, I've already said yes to something else."

"The power of having a business plan is knowing the stuff you say yes to and easily going, nope, not in the plan."

"If you don't have clarity to say no, your only option is to stop doing the things that create new business."

"When you're clear on your vision, it's easy to say no because you've already said yes to something else."

"Identify what you would like to say no to and create a system to say yes to the client."

"Fill your calendar to avoid saying yes to things that don't align with your goals."

"Leaning into yes allows you to fail more often and grow quickly."

"When you're in growth mode, be open to saying yes. Learn, fail, and grow."

"Vision, rules of the game, and a mapped calendar give clarity on choices between yes and no."

Links:

Life at Ten Tenths Website: lifeattentenths.com

Life at Ten Tenths on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeattentenths

Yes Theory: https://www.youtube.com/@YesTheory/featured

Dan Martell:  https://www.danmartell.com/