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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How many times have you been unable to skip the office pizza party out of fears of not looking like a “team player?” From turning down unwanted tasks to responding to an unexpected meeting with your ...