Life can get messy, but if there’s one rule I live by, it’s this: your business is like a private bathroom. What you handle in there is nobody else’s concern unless they’re invited—and even then, it’s on rare occasions! This might sound like toilet humor, but stick with me, because there’s some real wisdom in this analogy.

Keep the Bathroom Private

Your bathroom is your personal space for handling life’s challenges—your “s***.” Only those closest to you, who truly understand and support you, deserve access to that space. Letting too many people into your business is like leaving the bathroom door wide open. Before you know it, everyone’s barging in, and suddenly, your private space isn’t so private anymore.

Here’s the truth: not everyone needs to know your business. Keep your circle tight, handle things in private, and only let trusted people in when absolutely necessary.

Don’t Stare at Your S* (Lingering on Problems)**

Now, imagine this: you’re in the bathroom, you’ve done your business, but instead of flushing, you just sit there staring at it. “Why did this come out of me? Why is this always happening to me?” You’re overanalyzing your s***, and it’s causing unnecessary stress.

The longer you stare at it, the more you dwell on it, and the harder it is to let go. Life is the same way. When you get stuck obsessing over your problems, you end up trapped in a cycle of negativity.

Here’s the solution: flush it. Let it go. Move forward. Staring at your s*** won’t make it go away, and it definitely won’t make it any better.

Don’t Collect Other People’s S* (Set Boundaries)**

Now, let’s take it a step further. Imagine you’re already dealing with your own s***, but instead of flushing, you allow someone else to dump their s*** on top of yours. Now you’ve got a pile of problems—your s* and their s***—and it’s starting to clog the system.

It’s never a good idea to meddle in other people’s business. If someone keeps bringing their problems to you, sooner or later, their problems become your problems. And when that happens, you’re stuck dealing with their mess while your own is piling up. Help them learn how to handle their own business, because you already have your own to deal with.

The Bathroom Ritual for Handling Life’s S***

Here’s the simple, foolproof way to handle life’s messes:

1. Do your business.
Face your challenges, take responsibility, and get it done.

2. Wipe and clean up.
Learn from the experience, but don’t dwell on it.

3. Flush it.
Let go of the negativity and move on.

4. Wash your hands.
Start fresh and don’t carry the mess into the next phase of your life.

And just like that, you’re clean, clear, and ready to take on the world.

The Takeaway

Life’s going to throw some s*** at you—no doubt about it. But how you handle it makes all the difference. Keep your business private, don’t dwell on problems, and definitely don’t take on anyone else’s mess.

So the next time life gets messy, remember this: your business is your business. Keep it private, handle it cleanly, and don’t let others clog your flow. And whatever you do—flush.

Thank you 🙏🏾