Sam Silverstein
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Sam teaches and inspires leaders to design a sustainable high-performance culture to build stronger teams.
This morning, it would have been easy to stay at the hotel. The rain was coming down hard. You couldn't see more than a few feet in front of you. Most people decided it wasn't worth venturing out.
But Renee and I chose to go anyway. And a few hours later, we found ourselves standing in one of the most beautiful places we've seen on this trip.
The rain wasn't the obstacle. The decision was.
Excuses often sound reasonable:
• "The timing isn't right."
• "I'll do it later."
• "It's too difficult."
• "Maybe next time."
Sometimes those excuses keep us from much more than a beautiful view. They keep us from opportunities, growth, relationships, and experiences that could change us.
What excuse might be holding you back today?
Try this: eliminate excuses for just one day. Notice what changes when you stop looking for reasons why you can't and start looking for possibilities.
You might be surprised by what you discover on the other side.
noexcusesforaday.com
06/01/2026
“I didn’t have time” is a very common excuse used by “The Deflector”. It suggests that the reason something wasn’t completed was out of the hands of the person giving the excuse.
In reality, we all get to choose what we say “yes” to and how we allocate our time. We can communicate with others about how their requests will impact other projects.
Want to discover your excuse profile? Take the free Excuse Blindspot Quiz!
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