Neil talks about the power of saying no in various aspects of life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and insights gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the importance of prioritising one's own well-being and goals. He discusses the negative impact of energy vampires and the significance of surrounding oneself with positive influences.  The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their experiences of saying no and the positive impact it has had on their lives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Embrace the power of saying no to things that do not align with your goals or values.


Prioritise taking care of yourself first before helping others, as it ensures you can be of better assistance.


Surround yourself with positive and motivated individuals to avoid being influenced negatively.


Recognise sunk costs and do not feel obligated to continue investing in something that is not beneficial.


Walking away from a situation can be a sign of strength and can open up opportunities for better choices.

BEST MOMENTS

"I would always put across to you that you are not responsible for the rescue of someone else from the results of their indolence, ignorance and stupidity."

"One of the rules I live by is DDWT. Don't deal with tossers."

"Stay no to what doesn't help you."

"Sometimes saying no is the only option, the only sane option, it's the only honest option."

"Walking away isn't a weakness. It's the ultimate strength. It's your superpower."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil talks about the power of saying no in various aspects of life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and insights gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the importance of prioritising one's own well-being and goals. He discusses the negative impact of energy vampires and the significance of surrounding oneself with positive influences.  The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their experiences of saying no and the positive impact it has had on their lives.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Embrace the power of saying no to things that do not align with your goals or values.
</li>
<li>
Prioritise taking care of yourself first before helping others, as it ensures you can be of better assistance.
</li>
<li>
Surround yourself with positive and motivated individuals to avoid being influenced negatively.
</li>
<li>
Recognise sunk costs and do not feel obligated to continue investing in something that is not beneficial.
</li>
<li>
Walking away from a situation can be a sign of strength and can open up opportunities for better choices.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"I would always put across to you that you are not responsible for the rescue of someone else from the results of their indolence, ignorance and stupidity."
"One of the rules I live by is DDWT. Don't deal with tossers."
"Stay no to what doesn't help you."
"Sometimes saying no is the only option, the only sane option, it's the only honest option."
"Walking away isn't a weakness. It's the ultimate strength. It's your superpower."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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Walk Away - The Ultimate Freedom and the Power of No

In this episode, Neil explores the concept of "sticking to your knitting" and the power of staying put in what works. Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained over 25 years in business, Neil emphasises the importance of consistency and daily effort in achieving success. He shares anecdotes about his own journey, including a pivotal moment with a mentor that redirected his focus back to his passion for teaching guitar. Neil highlights the dangers of becoming complacent after reaching a goal and stresses the need to continue improving and challenging oneself. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Stick to what works: It is important to continue doing what works for you, even if it becomes routine or boring. Success can easily slip away if you stop doing what made you successful in the first place.


Consistency is key: Doing something every single day, no matter how small, can lead to significant progress over time. Consistency in your actions can help you achieve your goals and maintain success.


Avoid complacency: Comfort can be dangerous, especially when you become too comfortable in your success. It is essential to keep pushing yourself, setting new goals, and challenging yourself to avoid becoming stagnant.


Set bigger goals: Instead of just reaching a target, consider setting bigger and more challenging goals. This can help you stay motivated and continue to grow in your endeavours.


Learn from past mistakes: Reflect on past experiences where you may have veered off course or lost momentum. Use these lessons to stay focused on what works for you and avoid repeating the same mistakes.

BEST MOMENTS

"There's no amount of money worth being miserable for." 

"Stick to your knitting. It's such a cosy, homely phrase, isn't it?" 

"Do something every single day. Call it relentless, call it discipline, call it diligence."

"Stick to your knitting and allow the results to compound up over time. It works for me and it works for you." 

"This is how water cuts through rock. Just drip, drip, drip." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

In this episode, Neil explores the concept of "sticking to your knitting" and the power of staying put in what works. Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained over 25 years in business, Neil emphasises the importance of consistency and daily effort in achieving success. He shares anecdotes about his own journey, including a pivotal moment with a mentor that redirected his focus back to his passion for teaching guitar. Neil highlights the dangers of becoming complacent after reaching a goal and stresses the need to continue improving and challenging oneself. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Stick to what works: It is important to continue doing what works for you, even if it becomes routine or boring. Success can easily slip away if you stop doing what made you successful in the first place.
</li>
<li>
Consistency is key: Doing something every single day, no matter how small, can lead to significant progress over time. Consistency in your actions can help you achieve your goals and maintain success.
</li>
<li>
Avoid complacency: Comfort can be dangerous, especially when you become too comfortable in your success. It is essential to keep pushing yourself, setting new goals, and challenging yourself to avoid becoming stagnant.
</li>
<li>
Set bigger goals: Instead of just reaching a target, consider setting bigger and more challenging goals. This can help you stay motivated and continue to grow in your endeavours.
</li>
<li>
Learn from past mistakes: Reflect on past experiences where you may have veered off course or lost momentum. Use these lessons to stay focused on what works for you and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"There's no amount of money worth being miserable for." 
"Stick to your knitting. It's such a cosy, homely phrase, isn't it?" 
"Do something every single day. Call it relentless, call it discipline, call it diligence."
"Stick to your knitting and allow the results to compound up over time. It works for me and it works for you." 
"This is how water cuts through rock. Just drip, drip, drip." 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Stick To Your Knitting

Neil introduces the concept of Timelining, an NLP technique aimed at generating shifts in perspective and insight. Neil shares his personal experience with using Timelining in his own life and with his students and coaching clients. He guides listeners through the process of physically visualising their goals on a timeline, adjusting the timeline as needed, and creating a well-sequenced plan to achieve those goals. Neil emphasises the importance of engaging physically in the process to enhance the vividness of the visualisation. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


The timelining technique is a creative visioning tool that uses space and time concepts to generate shifts of perspective and insight.


Timelining can be done mentally or physically, with the physical method being more effective as it involves moving the mind and body together.


When using timelining, visualise your goals at the end of the timeline and then assess how the distance feels from the present moment.


Adjust the position of goals on the timeline if they feel too far or too close, ensuring they are in a position that feels right.


By physically engaging in the timelining process, individuals can gain insights, adjust the sequence of events, and create a well-sequenced plan to achieve their goals.

BEST MOMENTS

"Time learning is a creative visioning tool that uses space and time concepts to generate shifts of perspective and insight."

"I'm constantly doing this everywhere I'm on the timeline. If it feels too long a time, too far away, I'll walk back along the timeline towards today to a point where the goal starts to feel about right."

"I've done this countless times with students and clients and every time I've been struck by how people change their ideas as they're playing."

"Typically, insights present themselves and people say things like, ooh, that feels too far away. I don't think I can get there."

"It's incredibly useful if you're prepared to go and play and do it physically."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil introduces the concept of Timelining, an NLP technique aimed at generating shifts in perspective and insight. Neil shares his personal experience with using Timelining in his own life and with his students and coaching clients. He guides listeners through the process of physically visualising their goals on a timeline, adjusting the timeline as needed, and creating a well-sequenced plan to achieve those goals. Neil emphasises the importance of engaging physically in the process to enhance the vividness of the visualisation. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
The timelining technique is a creative visioning tool that uses space and time concepts to generate shifts of perspective and insight.
</li>
<li>
Timelining can be done mentally or physically, with the physical method being more effective as it involves moving the mind and body together.
</li>
<li>
When using timelining, visualise your goals at the end of the timeline and then assess how the distance feels from the present moment.
</li>
<li>
Adjust the position of goals on the timeline if they feel too far or too close, ensuring they are in a position that feels right.
</li>
<li>
By physically engaging in the timelining process, individuals can gain insights, adjust the sequence of events, and create a well-sequenced plan to achieve their goals.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Time learning is a creative visioning tool that uses space and time concepts to generate shifts of perspective and insight."
"I'm constantly doing this everywhere I'm on the timeline. If it feels too long a time, too far away, I'll walk back along the timeline towards today to a point where the goal starts to feel about right."
"I've done this countless times with students and clients and every time I've been struck by how people change their ideas as they're playing."
"Typically, insights present themselves and people say things like, ooh, that feels too far away. I don't think I can get there."
"It's incredibly useful if you're prepared to go and play and do it physically."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Timelining

In this episode, Neil explores the importance of setting goals and the impact they have on personal growth and success. Drawing from his own experiences and insights gained over 25 years in business, Neil emphasises the need for clear, challenging goals that push individuals beyond their comfort zones. He discusses the concept of SMART goals and contrasts them with the BHAG model (Big Hairy Audacious Goals). Neil provides practical advice on how to work towards goals by breaking them down into manageable steps and establishing daily habits that move individuals closer to their desired outcomes. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Setting clear goals is essential for success and personal excellence.


Goals act as a rudder, compass, and lighthouse to guide progress towards the desired endpoint.


It is crucial to focus on the process of achieving goals rather than just the outcome.


Developing a habit of taking daily actions towards the goal can lead to long-term success.


Timelining is a valuable technique that can help in achieving goals effectively.

BEST MOMENTS

"Life without goals, without targets, without direction. You might blunder into something, sometime, but frankly it's a bit of a long shot, isn't it?"

"I set goals high for myself and for the people around me because I care. Something to live up to. Something worth going after." 

"100% at university probably isn't going to be possible. Not all the time and not in every circumstance." 

"The outcome is nothing without the process. So always focus on the process." 

"Habits are built in a simple three step model. Cue. Action. Reward." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

In this episode, Neil explores the importance of setting goals and the impact they have on personal growth and success. Drawing from his own experiences and insights gained over 25 years in business, Neil emphasises the need for clear, challenging goals that push individuals beyond their comfort zones. He discusses the concept of SMART goals and contrasts them with the BHAG model (Big Hairy Audacious Goals). Neil provides practical advice on how to work towards goals by breaking them down into manageable steps and establishing daily habits that move individuals closer to their desired outcomes. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Setting clear goals is essential for success and personal excellence.
</li>
<li>
Goals act as a rudder, compass, and lighthouse to guide progress towards the desired endpoint.
</li>
<li>
It is crucial to focus on the process of achieving goals rather than just the outcome.
</li>
<li>
Developing a habit of taking daily actions towards the goal can lead to long-term success.
</li>
<li>
Timelining is a valuable technique that can help in achieving goals effectively.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Life without goals, without targets, without direction. You might blunder into something, sometime, but frankly it's a bit of a long shot, isn't it?"
"I set goals high for myself and for the people around me because I care. Something to live up to. Something worth going after." 
"100% at university probably isn't going to be possible. Not all the time and not in every circumstance." 
"The outcome is nothing without the process. So always focus on the process." 
"Habits are built in a simple three step model. Cue. Action. Reward." 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Walk Away - The Ultimate Freedom and the Power of No

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