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Best of IdeaCast: Saying No to More Work

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How to Say No in a Room?

What if you are someone who just always says yes too often? I think the same rules apply, and they're equally important for you to take a step back. Think about all the pros and cons of what you're being asked to do before you instantly go to whatever your reaction might be. An exaggerated, aggrieved no makes the person feel like feel bad for asking you. No is kind of a false hope, you know, t like me kind of also makes a person feel bad. So i think it's really important to practise saying no.

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