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When To Say Yes (Or No)

April 08, 2019 00:30:23 29.26 MB Downloads: 0

Do you know when to say yes – or no?

Talking Points

  • Mile markers for when you want to say yes or no
  • Knowing the difference between opportunity and distraction
  • Creating a strategy for choosing yes or no
  • Conscious yes
  • How saying yes to the wrong things can spiral
  • Outsourcing when you need to say no
  • Recognizing the kinds of people you want to say yes to
  • Recognizing what is and isn’t a good fit
  • The effect of maximizing productive yeses

Quotable Quotes

Without a strategy for your business, there’s no way to distinguish an opportunity from a distraction.” –JS

“A 'Yes' can spiral into a whole bunch of unexpected work and distractions.” –JS

“You don’t want a client nitpicking everything you’re doing.” –RM

“It’s always easier to say yes to somebody who’s got a track record.” –RM

Related Links

Start With No by Jim Camp