We’re often told that saying yes to everything will be the key to our success. It’ll strengthen our relationships, enhance our reputation, and help us achieve our goals.

But what if the reverse were true? What if learning how to say no is the game changer? What if mastering this skill is the way to achieve our goals?

Vanessa Patrick has written a book on the subject titled, The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life.

There are so many factors that influence whether we achieve our goals, things like focus, persistence, and resilience. After reading Vanessa’s book, I’d add knowing how and when to say no.

Episode Links

Getting to Gutsy: Using Personal Policies to Enhance (and Reclaim) Agency in the Workplace

How to Say “No”: Conviction and Identity Attributions in Persuasive Refusal

Juggling Work and Home Selves: Low Identity Integration Feels Less Authentic and Increases Unethicality

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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CM 248: Vanessa Patrick On How To Say No

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