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🎧 Episode Summary

Quote: The greatest thing by far is to be a master of yourself. — Cleanthes

Saying no isn’t selfish—it’s strategic. Scott explains why boundaries are a leadership essential and how self-mastery starts by protecting your time, energy, and attention.

🧠 What You’ll Learn Today:

• Why ‘no’ is the most powerful leadership word
• How to protect your focus without guilt
• How to say no clearly, confidently, and with respect

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• Moves fast but wants to go deeper
• Feels the weight of decision fatigue
• Is building something meaningful and needs inner clarity to keep going

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🔑 Keywords:

Stoicism, Leadership, Stillness, Inner Strength, Daily Reflection, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Leadership, Simplicity, Mental Resilience, The Inner Strategy, Bold Leadership

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The Inner Strategy is your daily shortform podcast—your blueprint for modern leadership rooted in timeless truths.

Hosted by Scott Smith, founder of Akhada Consulting, co-founder of ChatWorx, and host of The Outsourcing Blueprint podcast, this series blends ancient Stoic wisdom with real-world business strategy to help you lead with clarity, manage both your teams and yourself effectively, and move with purpose.

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