EP19 When to say no Welcome to episode 19 of the Fail Forward podcast.   I always say failure is only a negative if you do not learn from it and give up.    However, as with any ‘rule’ there is always an exception. And in this episode I talk about the importance of recognising when to say no, or to stop doing something.   I’m not talking about giving up on your hopes and dreams, business or personal. I’m talking about stopping repeating the behaviours that aren’t serving you.   There’s a famous saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing again and again but expecting different results. And that’s when it’s vital to recognise it may be time to stop, or say no, or do things differently.    Saying no, changing tack or taking a few steps backwards in order to move forwards isn’t a negative. In fact it can reduce stress and empower you to make better long term decisions. By contrast, if you repeat behaviour patterns that haven’t delivered in the past you put yourself under increasing levels of stress, risk your health & relationships and often only delay the inevitable.    In this episode we explore: The difference between saying no in order to move forward versus giving up How the 4 pillars of a sustainable business help you make sound decisions based on facts, not emotions How to harness the power of the compound effect   If this episode resonates with you and you’d like to chat through any repeating patterns that aren’t giving you the results you crave, please reach out. My inboxes are open and I’m happy to help.    If you’re enjoying the Fail Forward podcasts, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn for all the latest on my mission to help business owners Fail Forward.    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/failforwardhenri LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-ghijben-539132101/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@failforward12 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/henrighijben/