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- Welcome to the 564th episode of the And So… Podcast!! In this episode, I share the black coffee rule and why your business gets lighter the moment you stop sweetening what’s draining you and give yourself permission to simply set it down.
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I’m talking about the black coffee rule and the quiet clarity that comes when I stop sweetening things that aren’t actually working in my business. I’m sharing what this looks like in real time, from handling misaligned comments to protecting my energy, and why tolerating what’s bitter keeps me stuck. This is your reminder, and mine, that I don’t have to make everything drinkable. I can set it down, walk away, and move forward with more focus and less noise.
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🖤 The black coffee rule is a reminder that I don’t have to keep sweetening things in my business that already feel off – whether that’s draining interactions, misaligned feedback, or expectations that don’t fit.
🖤 Drinkable isn’t the same as good, and just because something is tolerable doesn’t mean it deserves my time, energy, or attention.
🖤 I’m in control of what I allow into my business space, and protecting that energy is part of building something sustainable.
🖤 Not every comment, opportunity, or relationship needs to be managed or softened – some things just need to be set down.
🖤 When I stop sugarcoating what’s not working, I create more clarity, more focus, and more room for what actually aligns.
🖤 The real takeaway is simple but powerful: if it’s bitter, I don’t have to fix it – I can put the cup down and move forward.
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