The Power of Saying ‘No’ to Embrace What Matters

Want to know the secret to being less busy? It's easy to get swept up in obligations and become overwhelmed. Here's why you should keep "no" at the front of your vocabulary.

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[suehenderson]

Your channel makes me want to do better in life, see things more clearly, live a more simple life with less, be more kind to others. Thank you Joshua!

[geneg]

Great video. I also realized only recently that if you keep saying yes, the same people will keep coming back to you asking you for more favours. This happened to me today, so I said no today. This is something that this person can do themselves but it was easier for them to just come to me. I want to put the time into my family and my health. That's the most important to me and my life.

[jodrew]

This is one of your best, most clear post's that I've viewed. Also, thank you for that, Warren Buffet quote. It is the reason why I began turning down offers that didn't fit my goals years ago. It's an extremely powerful statement.

[wandashaw]

As a gardener. I found this a wonderful analogy. I totally agree. ❤

[BL-rbjm]

For months now, I've been slowly and steady getting rid of unnecessary items.It has not been easy, but I am seeing.The results are so beneficial for me.Emotionally mentally physically and of course spiritually.
The latter I sa. How can you meditate and pra consistently when you have outside stimulation? And if you got too many items in your house. These visual stimulations interfere with your need to pray and meditate. Only more important things in your life.
We get old too fast and then we realize what did we do with our life?Spend the rest of our life being consumed with material possessions instead of being consumed with family and friends.
We can't buy time right?We can buy things that's so easy to come by especially living in a country where we don't suffer at all. And even if we didn't have material possessions we would still need to be reminded of the lilies of the valley that are taken care of and of the birds that are fed.❤ The only thing holds us back isyourself so we have to focus on what is stopping us from progressing in so many ways that needs to change

[Weltliteratur-]

You preach biblical wisdom better than many priests. Thank you so much. 💐

[carolyn]

Such a good message did keep a part of my garden wild and spread very quickly.
Am trying to think of weeds when I declutter inside the home ❤

[markrunyon]

Coincidently, I"ve removed a couple of people from my life recently.I felt like I was "weeding the garden", so freeing!As life goes on, things change, and that"s good, IMOP.

[sallygy]

It’s ironic that one of the things I’ve said no to this year is weeding my gardens. Lol

[lisacarter]

Love this analogy. Thanks for sharing 😊

[cristina.mtz.bravo]

I really liked this analogy and helped me understand better why saying no is so important. THANK YOU

[carlidoepke]

For the Christian, such a take home message. So good, Joshua. Something I’ve been really taking to heart the last few years. Such an important thing to remember for us Christians in ministry, too. We need to “Make the best use of time, because the days are evil.” Hone in on the things we know we are meant to do - eliminate fluff. Be effective Kingdom workers.

[KarronAngel]

Yes adding more plants if not cared for makes them overgrown. Keep buying stuff and again your life and possessions are overgrown. Its a feeling of being swamped and choked by STUFF. Keep weeding out stuff, enjoy donating like i do.

[abbaschild]

This is the best advice ever for a life well-lived. Thank you.

[niilimaamiliin]

Hello, my husband and I are in the Philippines. We have been following your channel every week for a few years now because you inspire us to be better versions of ourselves. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and guidance.

[chrischabre]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for all your insight Joshua! Keep up the good work!

[little_light]

I have said no to something this week in order to spend quality time with family, I thought of you Joshua, as I said no 🙂Thank
You 🧡

[connieburns]

Everything you say makes complete sense to me!! Thank you for quality advice!!

[H_elloo]

I need to watch this video from time to time. Thank you for inspiration

[morgantaleb]

I still struggle with this but I'm working on it.