
Yes to You, No to Them: The Discipline of Saying No and the Freedom that Follows
by Wallo
Mentioned 2 times across 2 shows · first heard Jun 2026 on The Dylan Gemelli Podcast.
The general take
Mick Hunt really digs the book's title and structure, calling it a collection of passages that you can dip into daily—the kind of thing his own kids are picking up and reading every day. He seems genuinely enthusiastic about it grabbing him right from the start, though the clip cuts off before he fully explains what drew him in beyond the title and format.
About
A bold, culturally resonant guide to reclaiming boundaries, protecting your peace, and choosing yourself without guilt. Choose you. Every single time. In a world that constantly demands more, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are and what you truly need. You say “yes” to people who are never satisfied. Each day you give more of yourself away while putting your own dreams on hold. That ends here. It ends now. In YES TO YOU, NO TO THEM , New York Times bestselling author and podcaster WALLO267 delivers sharp truths, affirmations, and reflections that encourage you to let go of what refuses to grow. Drawing from lived experience, cultural insight, and hard-earned lessons, WALLO267 speaks directly to the pressures of modern life, from social media comparison and emotional exhaustion to misplaced loyalty and the fear of disappointing others.
Who said what

Mick Hunt👍 Recommends
…discussing wallo's new book about discipline and personal boundaries
“And I call this one the hot takes, but the hot takes are all about yes to you, no to them. And the title grabbed me first and foremost. Uh huh. And I was like, wow. And then I got into the book and for everybody that's watching, for everybody that's listening, this book is like a book of passages, man. Like you could, I was telling you my kids, my sons, every day they open something up and it's like, I need that message today. And that's what they do. Uh, the book number one is well written. Uh, for those that don't have the book yet, one go get it.”
Mick Unplugged — Block the BS: Mastering Peace and Purpose with Wallo267at 14:57“We then end with a discussion on his new book, 'YES TO YOU AND NO TO THEM: The Discipline of Saying No and the Freedom that Follows'. You know, this one, this is about finally opening up, saying yes to you. I think we live in a world where everybody is looking for you. Like, everybody is looking for you to say yes to them and no to yourself. And a lot of times we say no to ourselves by saying yes to people when we don't want to say yes to people. Right? That's why the name of the book is Yes to You, No to Them.”
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast — Episode #134 Featuring Wallo267!! From Prison to Prominence! The Ultimate Success Story! Building a winning mindset, overcoming adversity, using failure and struggle to achieve success and more!at 44:01
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