People Always Make Room for Winners
Summary
- People always want to make room for winners, but as a winner, you have to say no to everyone else.
- Recently, a large influencer wanted to connect with me, but I knew it wouldn't help me achieve my goals, so I said no.
- Focus on what you need to do to achieve your goals, and don't let distractions get in the way.
- Say no to the hundreds and thousands of things that want to take your attention.
- Be okay with people not liking you, not understanding you, and thinking you are different because you are a winner.
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How To Take Action
A good way to start is by focusing on your goals and cutting out distractions. Here's how you can do this effectively:
Stay Clear on Your Goals: Identify the top three goals you want to achieve in the next six months. Write them down and keep them visible. Every decision should align with these goals.
Prioritize Ruthlessly: Make a list of tasks, events, and meetings that don't contribute directly to your goals. Be disciplined about cutting them out. It’s okay to say no to these distractions.
Say No More Often: Practice saying no to requests that do not help you achieve your goals. This can be meetings, collaborations, or even social activities. Remember, it's about protecting your time and focus.
Be Comfortable with Discomfort: Understand that people might not like or understand your decisions. Embrace this. Being different is part of being a winner. The more you practice this, the easier it gets.
Create a Daily Routine: Design a daily schedule that blocks time for your most critical tasks. This should include uninterrupted time for deep work. Stick to your routine rigorously.
Limit Social Media: Check social media or emails only during designated times of the day. This prevents constant interruptions and helps maintain focus.
- Reflect Weekly: Spend 30 minutes each week reviewing what you accomplished and where you got distracted. Adjust your plans for the following week accordingly.
By implementing these strategies, you will better manage your time and focus, making significant progress toward your goals without getting sidetracked. Prioritize what's important and don't be afraid to say no.
Full Transcript
people will always want to make room for winners and winners have to say no to everyone else recently there was a relatively large influencer who reached out to me and they were like hey I would love to connect and I was like I know what I need to do right now to get us to where we want to go and there's probably nothing that this person is going to say that is going to in any way increase the likelihood that that occurs and I said no thinking about it from like how will this change my activities help at least does for me say no to the hundreds and thousands of things that want to take your attention and I would strongly recommend as fast as seemly possible being okay with people not liking you not understanding you and thinking that you are different than them because you are you're a winner