Know no
Saying no is sometimes seen as a luxury that only those in power can afford. And it is true: turning down opportunities is easier when you can fall back on the safety net provided by power, money, and authority. But it is also true that saying no is not merely a privilege reserved for the successful among us. It is also a strategy that can help you... See more
James Clear • The Ultimate Productivity Hack Is Saying No
The words “yes” and “no” get used in comparison to each other so often that it feels like they carry equal weight in conversation. In reality, they are not just opposite in meaning, but of entirely different magnitudes in commitment. When you say no, you are only saying no to one option. When you say yes, you are saying no to every other option.
James Clear • The Ultimate Productivity Hack Is Saying No

Saying no doesn’t come naturally to me. I hate disappointing people. But to consistently produce a high-caliber newsletter and 1-2 podcast episodes a week, I’ve had to build this skill.
In today's newsletter, I share everything I’ve learned about how to say no.
It includes a bunch of... See more
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,