One of my New Years goals is to know when “no” is not the correct answer.
Despite being 6’5 and the size of a professional football player, I am scared of the word “no”. In the past, I have totally bypassed situations and didn’t go for certain goals because I was afraid that I was going to be told “No”. I did not want to experience rejection.
“No” has never killed anyone. The ability to not take “no” as an answer is what separates great people from ordinary people.
So far this year, I have taken some chances. I have emailed and contacted people with ideas that I have been tossing around. Believe it or not I have gotten more yeses than nos.
It is so important to remember that “no” does not have to stop you.
“I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.” – Billy Joel
Is there anything stopping you?
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No Is Not An Acceptable Answer!
Despite being 6’5 and the size of a professional football player, I am scared of the word “no”. In the past, I have totally bypassed situations and didn’t go for certain goals because I was afraid that I was going to be told “No”. I did not want to experience rejection.
“No” has never killed anyone. The ability to not take “no” as an answer is what separates great people from ordinary people.
So far this year, I have taken some chances. I have emailed and contacted people with ideas that I have been tossing around. Believe it or not I have gotten more yeses than nos.
It is so important to remember that “no” does not have to stop you.
“I really wish I was less of a thinking man and more of a fool not afraid of rejection.” – Billy Joel
Is there anything stopping you?
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