Balancing Work and Fun | That's a Hard No Podcast

Welcome to “That’s a Hard No” – the podcast about learning to say no and set boundaries to live our best lives.

Follow along with me as we learn from fellow strugglers and experts, so that you too can start saying no without feeling fear, guilt, or FOMO.

[00:02:12] Starting a business

Choosing what you are passionate about and seeing if there is a way to weave it into work
Realizing that you cannot do it all, sharing the wealth
Being able to manage your workload with the right team

“In a way, your business was designed to control chaos.”

[00:07:44] Choosing career over education

Education is great, but not required – your talents and knowledge can take you places despite a degree or title
Responsibilities with education should support your career and future
- Too many expectations from school which can hold you back from actively pursuing a career
Choosing when education does or does not serve you any longer

[00:09:22] Freedom as an entrepreneur

Being your own boss and the ability to create your own schedule
Fear of a lack of structure can hold you back from truly separating time from what you love/enjoy
Learning to trust yourself

“I think that what surprised me was how much I loved my freedom.”

You do not have to be completely ready to start, you will never be totally prepared
Be as prepared as you can, but accept that you will never be fully ready – a business plan is not always necessary
You can always change your mind

[00:14:47] Learning from business failures

Choosing to go a different direction is not indicative of failure – each happening teaches you
Realizing that along the way there is so much to learn and you can apply those things that may not even be directly related to the next venture
If you love something and know a lot about it, many of the things you know/learn can apply to work – a universal application of skills

[00:20:44] Collaborating genres for better music

“Sarah, if you plan this out, if you are more strategic and do planning, you can enjoy when you’re there more.”

[00:29:01] Another opportunity and saying no

Getting scheduled so you have more room for fun
Being intentional with time for work and things you want to do
Color coding your company – putting just your fun items in a specific color and making sure it levels out in your calendar/planner

[00:33:03] Boundary setting in business

Separate out where you are making money, living your life, and spending time
Knowing how much these tasks costs or make us, helps us to make more informed decisions
Prioritize healthy habits – this allows you to show up in a better way
Choose non-negotiables

“Yeah, I love that you said that, because when people get so uptight and stuff, I’m like, do you think Beethoven would have liked your attitude?”

Many thanks to our friends and families (our “villagers”) for listening, and for your continued support.
That’s a Hard No is a production of Clever Girl Marketing
Marketing and Production Coordinator, Maura Del Rosario
Production Support, Evergreen Podcasts, Noah Foutz, Producer
New Rock Anthem Music: Written by Noah, and performed by his band, The Big Leagues

Balancing Work and Fun: Finding Time for Your Passions