Before You Say Yes Again… Ask These 4 Questions That Changed My Business

Most businesses don’t fail from a lack of opportunity, they fail from chasing too many of the wrong ones. In this solo episode, George unpacks a powerful decision-making framework by Dr. Benjamin Hardy that will radically shift the way you say yes (and no) in business and life. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by shiny objects, spread too thin, or unsure which path to pursue, this episode is the clarity filter you’ve been waiting for.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why saying “yes” is often the problem, not the solution
• The opportunity cost of bad decisions
• How to protect your time, energy, and mental bandwidth
• The 4-question rapid decision filter you can use in under 60 seconds
• Why decision fatigue kills momentum—and how to fix it
• How to apply these frameworks to business, relationships, and life
   

Key Takeaways
✔️Every “yes” comes with an opportunity cost that could derail your bigger vision.
✔️Use the 4-question quick filter to spot distractions in disguise:

1. Would I say yes if this opportunity came in 3 months from now?
2. Would I do this for free?
3. Does this bring me closer to my “impossible goal”?
4. If I say yes to this, what am I saying no to?

✔️When in doubt, go deeper with the 4-part decision framework: Frame, Floor, Focus, Stakeholders.
✔️Complexity kills clarity—simplicity scales.
✔️Saying “no” is how you protect your greatness.
 

Timestamps
[00:00] – Why your results are the clearest reflection of your priorities
[04:30] – How the Awareness Audit can uncover hidden time and energy leaks
[08:50] – The Behavior Audit: aligning actions with your stated goals
[13:15] – Belief Audit: why what you believe determines what you achieve
[18:00] – Curating your Environment to reinforce your vision
[24:00] – Integration: using the audits to create powerful alignment
[30:15] – Final thoughts and your call to action this week
 

Your Challenge This Week
Write down three current opportunities you’re considering.
Then run each one through both:

1. The rapid 4-question filter
2. The comprehensive framework (Frame, Floor, Focus, Stakeholders)

Notice what becomes clearer—and more importantly, what deserves a firm “no.”

Dive deeper into Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s work: benjaminhardy.com
 

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