The Messenger Podcast with Samuel Colon

The Secret Power of Just Saying Yes or No!

Samuel Colon Season 1 Episode 24

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“Take steps into the unknown where opportunities are abundant.”

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the importance of having a clear vision for yourself and how that clarity directly influences your ability to say “yes” or “no” with confidence. The Messenger begins by sharing a personal parenting story, then transitions into the concept of vision—explaining how having a strong sense of what you want and don’t want makes decision-making easier and guilt-free. When you’re clear on your purpose and direction, your choices become aligned with your true intentions, and you won’t feel torn between conflicting decisions.

The conversation also dives into the importance of leaving space for the unknown. The Messenger emphasizes that in life, gray areas will inevitably appear, and it’s in these moments that you must rely on discernment to navigate the uncertainty. By using this discernment, you can find clarity in your “yes” and “no” responses, ensuring that your decisions align with your vision and benefit both yourself and those around you. This episode encourages listeners to stay mindful of where they focus their energy, embrace the unknown, and take intentional steps toward their desired future.

Topic: Let your yes mean yes; and your no mean no / having a clear self vision (ties into you having a clear yes and no) / Leaving space for the unknown 

Quotes: 
“What is it that you want …”
“What do you want to create?”
“Be aware of where you Focus your energy”
“… take steps into the unknown where opportunities are abundant”


Recap of Things that were shared:
The messenger started off with a story (A parenting story), Then transitioned the Conversation to vision and how when you have a clear vision on what you do and don’t want your yes’s and no’s Are clear, it becomes easy to respond and choose the right response for you- And when you have that vision, you also won’t be eaten up by guilt and torn between decisions – this can also be tied to purpose and how you choose to design your purpose to be – you need to be able to have a clear decision-making skill first 
The messenger, then touches on the topic of leaving space for the unknown – this space is going to come up sometimes (Like a gray area) Which you now need to use your discernment to make a decision good/beneficial for you and your vision/all - When you take the time to use the discernment, you will find a solid yes or no

In this episode, Sam Colon, The Messenger, discusses the significance of **honesty** in communication, emphasizing the importance of letting your yes be yes and your no be no. He highlights that being truthful, though seemingly simple, can be challenging due to various factors, including fear of conflict and desire to please others. This message encourages **self reflection** and **personal growth** towards genuine **self improvement** and better **relationships**.