Know no
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Know no
If necessary, you can also say no to someone firmly and clearly, and it will be what I call a “high-quality no” that is free of all negativity.
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“No.” is a complete sentence. —Unknown
Saying no is powerful when we clearly understand why we don’t want to do something:
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There’s a great rule from musician and author Derek Sivers:
If you’re not saying “hell yes” about something, then say no.