On saying no
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On saying no
And if you have a hard time saying the actual word “no,” here are some honest, straightforward phrases to help you deliver the bad news: As much as I would like to help you, I simply can’t right now . . . I’m sorry, I just much prefer not to . . . I’m afraid I simply lack the bandwidth right now to commit to doing this . . . Unfortunately, it’s not
... See moreRory Vaden • Procrastinate on Purpose
Saying yes frequently is an additive strategy. Saying no is a subtractive strategy. Keep saying no to a lot of things - the negative and unimportant ones - and once in awhile, you will be left with an idea which is so compelling that it would be a screaming no-brainer 'yes'.
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That ability to say no — and really be okay with it — is one of the most precious things about running an expertise firm. It’ll keep you sane, more in control, and most important, it’ll help you exercise the power that comes from withholding your expertise,
David C. Baker • The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight to Impact + Wealth
Truth be told, I’m still working on getting better at saying no. But I will say this: the more clear I am about what my goals are, the more easily I can say no. I have a notebook into which I’ve recorded all sorts of goals, both big and small, over the last ten or so years. When I take the time to articulate what it is that I hope to achieve, it’s
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