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Ep. 272: The Essential Tools (w/ David Epstein)

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

CHAPTER

The Importance of Saying No

In this chapter, they discuss the importance of saying no to opportunities that may distract from important commitments. They share a story about a rejection letter from author Henry Miller and reflect on their own experiences. They also mention a technique of imagining oneself in the future and how they would feel about accepting the opportunity.

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