Five ways to say no​

Money is nice. Time is better. – David C Baker

Business opportunities are like busses. A new one comes around every ten minutes. – Richard Branson

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In order to say “yes” to yourself and the life you want, it helps requires saying “no.”

Sure, it can be hard to say “no.”

At first.

But learn, you must.

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Scripts can help, so here are five ways:

1. The “Booked” No:

Thank you so much for asking, but my time is already committed.

2. Similarly, the “Calendar is Full” No:

Thank you for inviting me, but I have checked my calendar for that day and there is no availability.

3. The “Apologetic” No:

I wish I could, but {this week, this month, this year, this lifetime} isn’t convenient. :)

4. The “Let Me See Who Can Help You” No:

I am not a position to help you, but let me recommend someone you might talk to.

5. Plain Old No:

Thanks, but I will have to pass.

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Remember, another business opportunity will come around in ten minutes. But once they’re gone, your minutes won't be back.

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