{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69ea2e921e1e81236433c5c1/69f8c24e3a143563ed811ea6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Saying Yes Is Slowing You Down (A Better Way to Think About Strategy)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69ea2e921e1e81236433c5c1/1777912849211-2f003c03-01e9-4d78-af83-04b4765a8018.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Most people think strategy is about what they need to do, but real strategy is about what you choose not to do.</p><p>In this episode, I share the moment that changed how I approach decisions in my business and why saying no to the wrong opportunities can actually move you forward faster.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or pulled in too many directions, this episode will help you realign your focus and build with intention.</p><h3><br></h3><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why saying yes can quietly slow you down</li><li>The hidden cost of misaligned opportunities</li><li>What strategy actually means</li><li>How to filter decisions by season</li><li>3 questions to guide better decisions</li><li>Why timing is everything</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Strategy isn’t about doing more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong>:</p><p>00:00 - Strategy Is Not a Plan</p><p>00:30 - The Yes I Said No To</p><p>01:30 - When Everything Looks Aligned</p><p>02:45 - Why You Feel Scattered</p><p>04:00 - Strategy as a Filter</p><p>05:15 - The 3 Decision Questions</p><p>09:30 - Now vs Later</p><p>11:00 - Saying No Without Guilt</p><p>13:30 - Protecting Your Season</p><p>15:00 - Final Question + Reflection</p><p><br></p><p>🎁 Creator Flow Kit: https://www.eleshajacobs.com/the-creator-flow-kit?utm_source=acast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=creator-flow-kit&amp;utm_content=episode45</p>","author_name":"Elesha Naomi"}