16. Say “No” to people, obligations, requests, and opportunities you’re not interested in from now on - Deepstash
16. Say “No” to people, obligations, requests, and opportunities you’re not interested in from now on

16. Say “No” to people, obligations, requests, and opportunities you’re not interested in from now on

Your 20 seconds of daily courage will most consistently involve saying “no” to stuff that doesn’t really matter. 

“No more yes. It’s either HELL YEAH! or no.” — Derek Sivers

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