Discipline of Doing
The work is real. So is the reward. Discipline of Doing is a podcast for young adults who want more out of life—and are ready to take action to get it. Hosted by Braxton and Cyrus, we cover personal development, mental health, fitness, financial growth, and everything in between.
Each episode is packed with real-world strategies, honest conversations, and practical habits to help you build discipline, create momentum, and actually follow through on your goals.
We’re not gurus. We’re in the trenches with you—figuring it out and sharing what actually works.
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Discipline of Doing
#001 - Saying No is Hard — But Here's Why You Have To
In this episode of Discipline of Doing, we dive into why saying NO might be the key to unlocking more time, clarity, and control over your life — especially in your 20s.
If you struggle with people-pleasing, burnout, or always putting others before yourself, this one’s for you.
00:00 - Why Most People Click Off (But Shouldn’t)
01:12 - Painful Lessons You Can’t Avoid
03:08 - Saying No Sounds Like Privilege… Until It Doesn’t
05:20 - The Quarter-Life Crisis That Started It All
07:42 - From Hustler to Leader: A Hard Shift
10:32 - Why Most People Wait Too Long to Outsource
12:12 - Saying Yes Is Killing Your Growth
15:13 - How to Actually Scale (And Stop Being a Bottleneck)
18:12 - Chasing Dopamine vs. Building a Business
20:12 - Scarcity Mindset & The Editing Trap
24:00 - What to Outsource First (Real Examples)
29:00 - The Guilt of Doing Less (And Letting Go)
33:37 - Building a Business You Can Trust
36:15 - Outworking Self-Doubt with Proof
39:20 - Agency: The Power of Choosing What Not to Do
41:05 - Freedom is the Goal — Don’t Forget That
43:03 - The Funnel: Why Your Business Must Narrow
46:00 - Burnout is a Business Killer
48:15 - The Emotional Weight of Saying No
50:18 - What Happens If You Don’t Transition
52:19 - How Letting Go Helped Us Level Up
55:15 - Become Who Your Business Needs
59:27 - Outsourcing Gives You The Space To Grow
1:04:19 - Make Hiring More Approachable
1:08:36 - How To Say Yes If You Have To
1:12:10 - The Different Kinds of No's
1:17:50 - Final Thoughts
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