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Commitments

Filter your commitments… Before I commit to anything, I ask myself “Would I say YES if this was happening tomorrow?” if my answer is NO, then I say no. Think about the commitments in the near term if it seems … Continue reading

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Getting to No

Learning to Say No. I came up with six questions that I hoped would help me reclaim my life. I call them The Big Six, and I offer them here for one simple reason: They work. Next time someone asks you … Continue reading

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Learning to Say No.

That night I came up with six questions that I hoped would help me reclaim my life. I call them The Big Six, and I offer them here for one simple reason: They work. Next time someone asks you a … Continue reading

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Getting to No

I get it; telling someone no feels selfish. But when you learn to say it artfully and strategically, everyone wins in the end. It’s all in how you deliver that important, critical word. Consider one of these approaches The flat-out … Continue reading

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