Stop Working With People You Don't Like

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Aug 13, 2025

Scott dives into the importance of choosing whom you work with, insisting that life's too short for draining relationships. He shares his personal rules for collaborating with individuals you enjoy and respect. The discussion also covers the significance of fulfilling work that not only benefits others but also brings you joy. Plus, a sneak peek at a revamped Perfect Week Planner promises to enhance productivity. It's all about working with the right people and getting paid what you're worth!

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ANECDOTE

Recording From The Tail Of The Dragon

Scott mentions he's at the Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina and recording between episodes.
He teases an upgraded Perfect Week Planner coming tomorrow that he calls "sexy as hell."

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Business Owners' Employee Paradox

Scott recalls talking with many business owners who both love and complain about their employees.
He highlights the paradox that people often call employees their biggest problem despite loving them.

ADVICE

Work Only With People You Enjoy

Only work with people you genuinely enjoy being around and respect.
Refuse relationships that drain your energy and quietly walk away when needed.

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Stop Working With People You Don't Like

August 13, 2025 | Episode 5158

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott drops some serious truth about relationships and who you choose to spend your precious time with. He's fired up about people who drain your energy and shares his personal rules for working only with folks you actually enjoy and respect. This isn't about being mean or difficult—it's about recognizing that life's too short to waste on people who don't light you up. Scott gets real about business relationships, serving others, and making sure you get paid what you're worth.

Featured Story

Fresh off recording multiple podcasts back-to-back, Scott shares his non-negotiable rules for working with people. He talks about business owners who love their employees but also call them their biggest problem. Scott reveals why he only works with people he genuinely enjoys and respects, and how this simple shift can transform your entire experience. He also teases tomorrow's upgrade to his Perfect Week Planner that's going to be "sexy as hell."

Important Points

Work only with people you enjoy, respect, and have a good time with—and make sure they feel the same about you.

Choose work you love doing while genuinely helping people achieve real results and fulfilling your promises.

Get paid what you're worth and decide that value yourself, whether it's money or the fulfillment that fires you up.

Memorable Quotes

"Sometimes relationships suck big time—don't wait until you're 65 to retire and say you can finally work with people you like."

"If you do more of what you love to do and less of what you hate, you're going to be happy."

"You can't serve until you earn—if you earn what you're worth, you can help so many people."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Identify relationships that drain your energy and start setting boundaries today instead of waiting years to make changes.

Focus on work that allows you to genuinely help people while doing what you love, even if it's challenging.

Determine your worth and ensure you're getting proper value back, whether financial compensation or deep personal fulfillment.

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