In fact, you should say no a lot more often. As Warren Buffett says, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything ...

In our early careers, we’re taught to say yes to everything; but soon, as we gain more experience, we face the opposite problem—a stream of opportunities, with uncertainty about what to say no to. We ...

We often get asked to do things we don’t want to do, in both our personal and professional lives, yet knowing how to say no in a delicate way can be difficult. The phrases nice people use to politely ...

Why is it hard to say "no?" There’s a cultural misconception that saying "no" is rude or selfish. Truthfully, it’s neither of those things. Saying "no" is refusing to sacrifice something you love for ...

If a customer is asking for something that doesn’t fit with your business model or doesn’t align with what you think will drive growth and success, saying no would be a good idea. It is an art to ...

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You cannot say yes to every request. If you did that, there would be no time for you. No time to do your best thinking, create your art, or make the difference you know you can make. Saying no to ...

Learn to say no for the right reasons. Source: Syda Productions/Dreamstime Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Interruptions are one of the most egregious communication violations—but not all stem from the same place.