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I’ve read a lot of posts lately about the word “no”. People always seem to blog about the same things. It intrigues and annoys me to no end. But, that is a topic for another day. Today’s post is about the word “no” and some of my favorite thoughts from the posts I’ve been reading:
No means you stand for something.
No means that you’re not there to appease.
No means you’re not a pushover.
No means you’re brave.
No means you don’t accept the situation as is.
No means you have options.
No means you have the power.
People like to be liked and hate to be hated. And the easiest way to achieve that is to say “Yes.” But there are times when “No” is much more powerful. It means you won’t compromise. It means you’re striving for the best. It means you don’t accept the easy out. So don’t be afraid to say “No.”
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