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The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No
Truth be told, I’m still working on getting better at saying no. But I will say this: the more clear I am about what my goals are, the more easily I can say no. I have a notebook into which I’ve recorded all sorts of goals, both big and small, over the last ten or so years. When I take the time to articulate what it is that I hope to achieve, it’s
... See moreTimothy Ferriss • Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
On saying no
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Being specific about what you want and how you will achieve it helps you say no to things that derail progress, distract your attention, and pull you off course. We often say yes to little requests because we are not clear enough about what we need to be doing instead.
James Clear • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
In fact, she explains, ‘it’s much harder than that.6 You need to learn how to start saying no to things you do want to do, with the recognition that you have only one life.’
Oliver Burkeman • Four Thousand Weeks
Steve Jobs explains the secret to focus: "People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things we have done. Innovation is sayi
... See moreYou need to learn how to start saying no to things you do want to do, with the recognition that you have only one life.’