For a long time, being in rooms (masterminds, events, paid groups) were incredibly valuable for me. That's where relationships were built, perspective expanded, and a lot of growth came from.

But lately, I've been wrestling with whether that value still outweighs the cost—time, energy, relationships, broken routines, stepping away from the business, and more.

And I know I'm not the only entrepreneur who struggles with this. That's why I'm sharing this unreleased, behind-the-scenes footage from my interview with Stu McLaren.

In it, Stu explains the exact rules he's put in place to keep himself from being pulled in a hundred different directions when everything looks like a good opportunity. For him, this was critical, because without those rules, he knew he'd end up making WAY more money as an entrepreneur, but only at the cost of his family.

This conversation completely reframed how I decide what to say yes to. And I think it'll resonate if you're wrestling with the same thing. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Is Being In the Room Still Worth It?

(01:47) The Cost of Being Away from Family

(04:45) Why Travel Breaks Productivity

(06:01) Calling BS On Nomad Efficiency

(09:03) Stu's Framework for Deciding What to Say YES to

(14:26) Why Rules Create Freedom

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mCwcdH_Kpus

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