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Stop saying YES to everything... The Growth Letter by Tim Cakir - Issue #42
Hey everyone,
Do you ever say “Yes” when you want to say “No”?
I’m guilty of saying yes too often, and juggling many things at the same time. I’ve always been like this, and it works for me because I get bored focussing on only one thing.
But, there comes a point when it’s all too much and I feel like I’m not progressing on anything.
So while it’s great to embrace new opportunities and keep an open mind, we’ve also got to learn to be ok with saying “No.”
I’ve read a helpful article about this topic which I share below, along with some other useful resources.
Good Reads
This post nails the art of identifying what to say yes to, and what to say no to. Recommended reading if you have a tendency to overcommit yourself!
Do you say “yes,” when deep inside you should be saying no? A simple guide to taming FOMO and responding to “pick your brain” coffees with a win-win.
Have you heard about Instagram live rooms? I like this short video explaining all about Insta’s upcoming Clubhouse-type features. My interest in Clubhouse was short-lived, but I see potential in the Instagram version which will include video as well.
Instagram goes Clubhouse with its new update 🤯With the Live rooms, Instagram will double-up their Live game by allowing up to 3️⃣ guests (total of 4 people)…
I’m a big advocate of video marketing, and this article gives you 8 ways to use it for your business. I also wrote a blog post all about the benefits of personalized video, so check that out as well!
Video marketing boosts revenue, new customers, brand visibility and attracts more traffic. Learn how to optimize video marketing for your business.
Lastly, a post I discovered on Linkedin all about narrowing your focus to identify your perfect customers.
Out of all of the ways we can make big gains for our clients, the one that leads to the most success is helping them to learn how to narrow their focus, i.e.
Who to Follow
David Cancel is the CEO of Drift and author of Conversational Marketing. Follow him on Twitter for business and personal growth insights.
The latest Tweets from David Cancel (@dcancel). CEO @Drift, Author of Conversational Marketing book, @HarvardHBS Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Text me +1-212-380-1036. Boston, MA
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