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5. Say NO to Distractions

5. Say NO to Distractions

You need to learn to say 'No' to anything that takes your focus away from your one thing. This might mean declining meetings, emails, or even social events.

Takeaway: Every ‘yes’ to one thing means saying ‘no’ to many others—choose wisely.

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