In fact, you should say no a lot more often. As Warren Buffett says, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything ...

Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job description? If you're anything like most top performers, chances are that over the course of your career, ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Saying “no” can be tough—especially when we worry about ...

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We often get asked to do things we don’t want to do, in both our personal and professional lives, yet knowing how to say no in a delicate way can be difficult. The phrases nice people use to politely ...

Saying “yes” can feel good, both for the speaker and listener, but being someone who is always “happy to help” can quickly lead to burnout and overwhelm. Saying yes too often can leave little time for ...

Learn to say no for the right reasons. Source: Syda Productions/Dreamstime Think about your typical work week. How much of what you do falls within your official job ...

If we are honest, most of us spend way too much time saying yes to things that drain us. We agree when we don’t want to, overcommit at work, and stretch ourselves thin to avoid letting anyone down.