Comments on: Ego and Productivity: Don’t Let Your Default Answer Be “Yes”

By: Introducing KapOneTwo’s Show and Tell « KapOneTwo

Introducing KapOneTwo’s Show and Tell « KapOneTwo — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:54:35 +0000

[...] ever feel like your default answer at work is Yes, when really you want to say No? Here are some helpful tips for saying No from Rock Your [...]

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A Little Late June Weekend Link Love : Freelance Writing Jobs — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:42:21 +0000

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By: This article seems strangely connected to my life. « Restlessness is a four letter word.

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By: Dolores Diz

Dolores Diz — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:43:00 +0000

Saying no is hard. But it helps a lot when you think that behind each YES you say there’s a lot of hidden NOs. So my trick is this: when you say yes, try to take a deep look and discover the No you are saying to sustain this YES. And when you see them, you’ll see the real price of your yes. Thank for the post

By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:26:53 +0000

All –

Great comments, haven’t had a chance to respond, but thanks for stopping by and commenting.

(Except for that last one, written by someone who a) apparently didn’t actually read the article and b) seems to think I’m the rich and famous guitarist – LOL!)

By: celebrity imre

celebrity imre — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:10:10 +0000

so in other words, just say no to everything and you’ll be all set. Do you want to help me move some things. hmmm, “NO”. Do you want to write great songs again, “NO” Do you want to work “NO” . Do you want to eat “NO”

I see, so in the end you’ll do what you really want to do, NOTHING! Dave apparently has a lot of time and can say no to alot of it. Most people can’t just say NO to everyone or everything. Because in the end you will have no family, friends, or work. Dave has millions, so it’s easy to just NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!

Come on Dave!!! When I take you in the ring, are you going to say NO?

By: Business Development | Social Media Literacy |…words » Productivity Recap 23 May

Sat, 23 May 2009 16:24:34 +0000

[...] Dave Navarro of Rock Your Day discusses how to say no to new opportunities you really don’t have time and energy to commit to, and how “Saying no means saying yes to only the right, best things” http://www.rockyourday.com/saying-no/ [...]

By: Ltlshoesix

Ltlshoesix — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:17:40 +0000

Wow, I really needed to read this. I am constantly making goals for myself. The list starts to pile and pile and before I know it, it’s been 3 months and I have not done any of them. I get more stressed from it too. Thanks for putting this in perspective. I recently started to work with a business coach and am hoping to really change things for myself and my business. I appreciate your blog. Thanks!

By: Deb Owen

Deb Owen — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:17:01 +0000

So true! So many people confuse anxiety (or just being busy) with being productive! (I used to be one of them. )

All the best!
deb

Deb Owen’s last blog post..how to succeed in business without being creative

By: Catherine Cantieri, Sorted

Catherine Cantieri, Sorted — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:07:02 +0000

Dude! This problem reared its head in my life recently–which is ironic since I’m a productivity coach. My mentor says “we teach what we need to learn,” and I’m finally understanding what she means by that. This–”After all, it’s a really cool project. And it’ll be a great networking opportunity. And I’m sure I could squeeze it in.”– is exactly what I think when I take on more than I can reasonably handle. And my chest had begun to feel like those trains in Japan.

I’m starting to practice the art of “no.” The hardest part, as you noted, isn’t saying no, it’s convincing myself that I’ll be okay if I say no. I really like Liz’s point about a “no” being a “yes” to something else. Excellent post!