American Express Open Forum “Just Say No: 5 Ways to Turn More Down to Get More Done”

Just Say No: 5 Ways to Turn More Down to Get More Done

Rory Vaden

Next generation time management is more about deciding what not to do than what to do. Whether we like it or not that means we are going to have to develop the skill of saying “No.”

For many, no is something we are scared of. We don’t want to upset anyone, and so we routinely say yes and find ourselves stressed, stretched and strenuously working to try to keep up.

Make no mistake about it, though, there are invisible payoffs to taking on too much. Although always saying yes creates an incredible amount of anxiety for us it also:

  1. Gratifies our rich desire to feel important by showcasing how much we’re involved in…

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