Everyday Leadership

From Good To Great: Mastering The Art Of Letting Go with Sope Agbelusi
EPISODE 183 • SEASON 00:22:59

"Sometimes the best additions to your life isn't anymore. It's subtracting."


In this transformative episode of Everyday Leadership, host Sope Agbelusi delves into the powerful concept of strategic subtraction and how it can propel you from good to great.

Sope shares his experience of transitioning from a successful consultancy to fully embracing his purpose and creating Mindset Shift. He discusses the challenges and fears associated with letting go of the familiar and stepping into the unknown.

The episode also explores the concept of empty spaces, using Twitter's origin as a compelling example of how strategic subtraction can lead to groundbreaking innovation.

Listeners will learn practical strategies for applying the G.R.E.A.T framework to their lives, including relationships, careers, habits, and friendships. Sope emphasises the importance of courage in this process and offers tips on cultivating it.

Key takeaways:

  • Introduction to the GREAT framework: Growth, Relevance, Excess, Alignment, Thriving

  • The Hot Air Balloon analogy: Rising higher by shedding weight

  • Sope's personal journey of applying strategic subtraction in his career

  • The power of creating empty spaces for innovation and growth

  • Twitter's origin story as an example of successful strategic subtraction

  • The role of courage in embracing the "less is more" philosophy

  • Practical steps to implement strategic subtraction in your life


Whether you're looking to make a career change, improve your personal relationships, or declutter your life, this episode provides valuable insights on how letting go can be the key to unlocking your full potential.

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