Learn to say no to tasks that don't align with your goals from "summary" of Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier
Saying no is one of the hardest things for most people to do. It goes against our natural instincts to please others and be seen as helpful. But if you want to do more great work, you need to get comfortable with saying no to tasks that don't align with your goals. This is not about being rude or uncooperative, it's about being strategic and focused.
When you say yes to every request that comes your way, you spread yourself too thin. You end up doing mediocre work on a bunch of different tasks instead of focusing your energy on the things that truly matter to you. Learning to say no is a way to protect your time and energy so that you can channel them into your most important goals.
To say no effectively, you need to be clear about what your goals are. What is it that you want to achieve? What kind of impact do you want to make? Once you have a clear picture of your goals, you can use them as a guide to determine which tasks are worth your time and which ones are not. If a task doesn't align with your goals, it's okay to say no.
Saying no doesn't mean you're being selfish or lazy. It means you're being intentional about how you spend your time and energy. It means you're prioritizing the things that matter most to you. So the next time you're faced with a task that doesn't align with your goals, don't be afraid to say no. Your future self will thank you for it.
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