In this episode of The Chasing a Greater Vision Podcast, Rickey dives into the art of saying "no" and setting boundaries to create a peaceful, balanced life. With a world full of obligations and constant demands, Rickey shares personal insights and practical tips on reclaiming control over your time, energy, and focus.

Episode Highlights:

1. Assess Your Current Commitments: Take a hard look at what you've already said yes to, and decide if it's still worth your time. Discover how letting go of unnecessary commitments can free you up for what truly matters.

2. Practice Saying No to Smaller Things: If saying no is challenging, start small. Rickey explains how setting small boundaries at work and in daily life can build confidence and gain respect for your time.

3. Block Out Focus Time: Learn how to designate "no time" in your schedule, allowing you to concentrate on priorities without interruptions. Rickey shares the impact of mindful scheduling on his personal and professional life.

4. Be Mindful of Every Yes: A “yes” often comes with a series of smaller commitments. Rickey stresses the importance of being aware of these additional responsibilities to ensure you’re saying yes to what aligns with your goals and values.

Key Takeaway: Saying no can be liberating. Reclaim your time, regain peace, and focus on what truly fulfills you. It’s time to empower yourself and live with purpose!

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Minute by Minute:

0:00 Introduction

1:50 Assess your current commitments

3:29 Practice saying no to smaller things

6:23 Block out focused time

10:10 Recap

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SUMMARY:

In this episode Rickey dives into one of the most challenging aspects of running a side hustle or business: effective delegation. Many of us juggle full-time jobs alongside our passions, and Rickey shares valuable insights on how to lighten your workload and stay on track by delegating strategically.

Rickey breaks down four core steps to successful delegation:

1. Identify Tasks to Delegate – Know your strengths, and let go of what you don’t excel at.
2. Build Trust and Adjust Expectations – Recognize that team members bring unique skills and may approach things differently.
3. Communicate Clearly – Define the vision and objectives for your team to avoid misunderstandings.
4. Regularly Review and Listen – Keep feedback flowing to improve and adapt as you grow.

Drawing from personal experiences, including his journey with his apparel company 413 Apparel and his technical career as a lead business analyst, Rickey offers relatable stories of successes and setbacks. Tune in for practical advice on building a team and empowering others to help realize your vision while reducing burnout.

Ready to elevate your side hustle and work smarter? Join Rickey as he unpacks the essentials of delegation and sets you up to thrive in both your full-time and passion-driven pursuits.

Minute by Minute:

0:00 Introduction

3:17 Identify which tasks can be delegated

5:32 Gain trust and lower expectations

7:54 Communicate the vision and task very clearly

11:04 Regularly review and make adjustments

14:18 Recap

LINKS:

Book Rickey to speak or have him as a guest on your podcast: Contact

Fitness Coaching with Rickey: https://www.rickeyjasperii.com/life-coaching-with-rickey

Performance Coaching/Life Coding with Rickey: https://www.rickeyjasperii.com/life-coaching-with-rickey

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SUMMARY:

In this episode, Ricky delves into the essential qualities of resilience and how to cultivate it amid life’s demands. From career challenges to relationship pressures, Ricky explains how to use adversity as a tool for growth rather than a source of stress. With actionable tips like setting challenging fitness goals, practicing mindfulness, and taking micro-breaks, Ricky shows us how to develop the resilience “muscle” through intentional, small steps. He also emphasizes the power of reflecting on past successes to fuel future confidence, making resilience less about bouncing back and more about expanding beyond your limits. Get ready for an insightful talk that equips you to tackle life’s pressures with greater strength and clarity.

Tune in and start building your resilience today!

Minute by Minute:

0:00 Introduction

2:28 Add challenging goals to your fitness routine

4:42 Practice mindfulness

6:16 Take micro breaks

9:02 Reflect on past successes

12:29 Recap

LINKS:

Book Rickey to speak or have him as a guest on your podcast: Contact

Fitness Coaching with Rickey: https://www.rickeyjasperii.com/life-coaching-with-rickey

Performance Coaching/Life Coding with Rickey: https://www.rickeyjasperii.com/life-coaching-with-rickey

Reignite Your Fire Course: Reignite Your Fire

Free Programs: Programs