The $100 MBA Show MBA2667 Why I Never Say Yes To Anything Immediately
Aug 22, 2025
Do you often find yourself saying yes too quickly? Discover the hidden costs of hasty commitments and learn to prioritize your time effectively. Unpack the power of the deliberate no to reclaim focus and maintain your goals. With practical scripts and real-life examples, you'll gain strategies for mindful decision-making. Transform your approach to invitations and commitments, and become a master at building a reputation of reliability without sacrificing your own priorities.
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Time Is The Ultimate Currency
- Time is your most valuable asset because you cannot get it back once it's spent.
- Treat every yes as a permanent trade of that finite resource.
Buy Time With A Simple Script
- Use a short script to buy decision space whenever someone invites you to commit.
- Say: "Thanks for the invite. That sounds fun. Let me check my calendar and I'll get back to you soon."
Turning Down Nepal To Protect A Launch
- Omar was invited to speak at a conference in Nepal but delayed his answer to evaluate the impact.
- He declined because the trip would derail a major project and he prioritized his business goals.
