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

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

Almost everything. In the last few years I’ve tried to take on an approach of saying no to everything that doesn’t energize me personally or creatively. It’s incredibly hard to do, as I am typically someone who wants to help others, and in my business there is always one more fundraiser or cause to support. But over time, those commitments

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