time management

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people first

The Cost of Yes

Every yes is a transaction. Most people skip the fine print. Here's what that cost me, and what finally made me say no.

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people first

The Power of No

We say it apologetically. We over-explain it. We soften it until it means nothing. But every no returns something, and the right one returns everything.