The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex - How Decisiveness Drives Success and Happiness

Episode Date: October 30, 2024

Welcome back to The Level Up Podcast! I’m your host, Paul Alex, and in today’s episode, we’re talking about decisiveness—a key factor that can make or break your success, both in business and in life. Being decisive isn’t just about making quick decisions—it’s about making confident, calculated choices that align with your goals and happiness.We’ll cover why indecision stalls growth, how decisive actions propel you forward, and the importance of making choices that prioritize both your business success and personal well-being. Tune in to learn how to break free from fear, trust your instincts, and focus on what truly makes you happy.“Your Network is your NETWORTH!”Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024Youtube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024Linkedin: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur?Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.ATMTogether.comwww.Merchantautomation.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

Welcome to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. I went from being a cop to an eight-figure entrepreneur that helps average people like you and me make money every single day. I created this podcast to help you get motivated and to crush your goals. Let's win together.

Remember, I have your six. Get ready to level up right now. Hey, and welcome back to the Level Up Podcast. I'm your host, Paul Alex. And today we're gonna be diving into a topic that can make or break your success, becoming decisive and keeping yourself happy in life and in business. Being decisive isn't just about making quick decisions here. It's about making confident, calculated choices that move you forward.

And more importantly, choices that keep you happy and aligned with your purpose. So in this episode, we're going gonna explore how decisiveness is a key to both personal fulfillment and business success. So let's get into it. Let's start by talking about decisiveness. One of the biggest barriers to growth is indecision. I've seen so many people stall their success simply because they couldn't make a call.

I've been there too. Early on in my career, I was hesitant when I started my first business as a side hustle, ATMs, automated teller machines. But you know what? The moment I committed, things started to change. I didn't have all the answers, but I made decisions and adapted.

So when you're stuck in a cycle of indecision, you're really just holding yourself back. Here's the thing. Most of the time, the fear of making the wrong decision is worse than the outcome of actually making one. If you make a wrong choice, you got to learn from it and move on. But if you never make a choice, you never move forward. For example, when I transitioned from law enforcement to entrepreneurship, I faced doubt from literally everyone. My family, my co-workers, even my ex.

But I made a decisive move, left my 9-5 and built multiple businesses. Was I scared? Hell yeah. But I trusted the process and made the call. So what is it all about? Decisiveness allows you to take control of your life, not the other way around. But here's the twist. Decisiveness isn't just about business. It's about protecting your happiness too.

I'm a firm believer that business success is worthless if you're miserable. You need to be decisive in protecting your personal well-being as well. So let me give you an example. As entrepreneurs, we tend to chase after more and more money, right? More clients, more success. But at what cost? I've seen people burn out, lose relationships, and ultimately become unhappy because they never made the decision to put their happiness as a priority. For me, one of the biggest decisions I've made was building my business around my life, not the other way around. After years of grinding, I found that being happy is about spending time with my family, my wife, staying mentally and physically healthy, and pursuing things that give me joy, like helping others achieve financial freedom. When you're decisive about what makes you

happy, you can create a balance that sustains you for the long haul. Now, I want to share three quick tips on how to become decisive and protect your happiness. Number one, you got to trust your instincts, okay? Your gut is often smarter than you think. I've made some of the best decisions based on instinct. When I first learned about digital marketing, I didn't second guess myself. I dove in because someone told me it would change my life and it did. Number two, learn to say no. Being decisive also means saying no when you need to. If it doesn't align with your goals, your values, you got to cut it out. Saying no frees up time for the things that truly matter, okay? And number three,

which is gonna be the most important, staying grateful. Every day you got to remind yourself of what you have and why you're doing what you're doing. Happiness isn't found at the end of some goal. It's in the process. I'm happiest when I'm making a difference in people's lives, whether it's helping them build residual income or simply being present with my family.

So, I said no to plenty of business opportunities that didn't align with my values. I remember turning down a potential lucrative deal because it just didn't feel right. That decision kept my business integrity intact and more importantly, kept me happy. So guys, to wrap this up, I want you to think about your life and your business.

Are you being decisive? Are you making choices that protect your happiness? If not, it's time to make a change. Don't overthink this, it's simple. Just make the call. You won't always get it right, but you'll be moving forward and that's what truly matters.

You got to remember, your happiness and your success goes hand in hand. So go out there, make some bold decisions and don't forget to keep yourself happy in the process. Thanks for tuning in to Love Well Podcast.

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