Every time you say yes, you’re saying no to something else.
Meet Carl. He’s a successful real estate agent with no shortage of ideas or opportunities. But behind the deals, billboards, and growing business, he’s exhausted. He struggles to delegate, takes too much on himself, and every new idea adds another responsibility to an already crowded life. Carl wants to keep his ambition without sacrificing his happiness, relationships, or peace.
In this episode, Jay sits down with JM Ryerson, founder of Let’s Go Win, executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. Together, they explore the power of choice, how to escape the victim mindset, and why every “yes” comes with a hidden “no.”
Notable Quotes
“Every time you say yes, you are saying no to something else.” — JM Ryerson
“You are not a victim. You are 100%. You got yourself into this position. You can make the choice to get yourself out.” — JM Ryerson
“I can only really take care of two things: my attitude, my activity.” — JM Ryerson
“Are you going to choose to put yourself first or everyone else first?” — JM Ryerson
About Our Guest
JM Ryerson is the founder of Let’s Go Win, an executive coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and performance expert. He helps high-performing leaders simplify execution, strengthen accountability, and achieve meaningful success without sacrificing their well-being. His work focuses on helping people take ownership of their choices, build habits that support sustainable performance, and show up as the best version of themselves.
Resources & Links
JM Ryerson
Website – https://letsgowin.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmryerson-salesandcultureexpert/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/letsgowinofficial/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@letsgowin
Jay Abbasi
Website – https://jayabbasi.me/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast
Join Us Next Time
On Friday, Jay kicks off a special two-part series celebrating the road to Episode 200. Instead of sharing what the podcast has confirmed, Jay counts down 10 things he was wrong about, beliefs and perspectives that changed through conversations with guests, research, and nearly 200 episodes of Unstuck. Episode 199 begins the countdown with lessons 10 through 6, revealing how the podcast has changed Jay’s own thinking along the way.