Elevate Your Trading Standards: The Power of Saying No
Stop breaking promises to yourself.
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I went on a trip to Prague last week with a friend.
On the train to Karlovy Vary, we started talking about her job and some struggles she’d been facing. She admitted feeling overwhelmed by immense pressure, and her people-pleasing tendencies weren’t making things any easier.
As our conversation deepened, we drifted into the topic of life motivations. That’s when she said something that caught my attention:
“If I had millions in the bank, I wouldn’t have to deal with these problems.”
Curious, I asked, “What would change?”
She replied, “I wouldn’t feel pressured at work. I’d probably quit, start a business, and control everything.”
It was clear to me that she was falling into a common trap—blaming external factors instead of taking accountability for her own path.
That’s when I shared my perspective:
“I don’t think so. Your perfectionism, your pressure to perform—these aren’t external problems. They’re internal struggles. Even with money or a business, new problems will arise—higher stakes, more responsibility. If starting a business is your goal, what’s really getting in the way?”
She paused for a moment, then admitted, “You’re right…”
That shift in perspective moved us into exploring a new set of possibilities that empowered her instead.
Even the most valid excuses—ones that seem completely reasonable—are still excuses.
Results don’t lie. You’re either taking actions to move forward, or you’re not.
Not everyone is willing to trade comfort for the possibility of failure. But those who do aren’t guided by less discomfort—they’re guided by higher standards.
The strongest people I interact with have faced adversity—failing businesses, losing millions, tough childhoods—and used it to raise their standards.
So, let me ask you:
What standards are guiding your trading?
This week, I want to challenge you to take a hard look at the promises you make to yourself—and how often you break them.
Now’s the time to confront those excuses and start building the resilience and discipline that lead to real results.
Because in the end, your success won’t come down to your circumstances—it will come down to the promises you keep to yourself.
Let’s dive in.