In this transformative episode, I discuss the importance of setting boundaries and being selective with opportunities through practical tools and methodologies.
Borrowing from Greg McKeown’s book, *Essentialism*, I introduce two powerful concepts: the 90% Rule and the Extreme Criteria Exercise. These tools are designed to help you master the art of saying no, enabling you to focus on what truly matters in both your personal and professional life.
The notes that follow are a very basic, unedited summary of the show. There’s a lot more detail in the audio version. You can listen to the show using the audio player below. Or you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Key Topics and Bullets:
- Feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities in personal and business life
- Learning and applying the 90% rule and the extreme criteria exercise from Greg McEwen’s book, Essentialism
- 90% rule: If it isn’t a clear yes (90% or higher), then it’s a clear no
- Applying the 90% rule to new requests, ideas, and projects
- Extreme criteria exercise: Creating minimum and extreme criteria to evaluate opportunities
- Applying the extreme criteria exercise to a decision about reviving a coaching program
- Objectively evaluating the criteria and making the decision based on the results
- Understanding the impact of saying yes or no to opportunities
- The importance of focusing on opportunities that bring joy, fulfillment, profits, and growth
- Emphasizing the significance of focusing on the 20% of opportunities that deliver 80% of desired outcomes
- Sharing personal experiences and reflections related to implementing the 90% rule and the extreme criteria exercise
- Sharing insights and takeaways from the application of these tools
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