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The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No

The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No

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It's Okay To Say NO - You'd Be Surprised Its A Productivity Hack

It's Okay To Say NO - You'd Be Surprised Its A Productivity Hack

The ultimate productivity hack is saying no.

Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, โ€œRemember that there is no code faster than no code.โ€

The same philosophy applies in other areas of life. For example, there is no meeting that goes faster than not having a meeting at all.

This is not to say you should never attend another meeting, but the truth is that we say yes to many things we don't actually want to do. There are many meetings held that don't need to be held.

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Questioning Your Impulsive Decisions

Questioning Your Impulsive Decisions

How often do people ask you to do something and you just reply, โ€œSure thing.โ€ Three days later, you're overwhelmed by how much is on your to-do list. We become frustrated by our obligations even though we were the ones who said yes to them in the first place.

It's worth asking if things are necessary. Many of them are not, and a simple โ€œnoโ€ will be more productive than whatever work the most efficient person can muster.

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The Reason Why We Say Yes

The Reason Why We Say Yes

We agree to many requests not because we want to do them, but because we don't want to be seen as rude, arrogant, or unhelpful. Often, you have to consider saying no to someone you will interact with again in the futureโ€”your co-worker, your spouse, your family and friends.

Saying no to these people can be particularly difficult because we like them and want to support them. (Not to mention, we often need their help too.) Collaborating with others is an important element of life. The thought of straining the relationship outweighs the commitment of our time and energy.

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