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The Courage to Say No

The Courage to Say No

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Zach Marshall
May 06, 2025
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Saying no is hard. Especially for high achievers, leaders, and people pleasers.

Sometimes it’s not bad ideas we struggle with—it’s great opportunities that arrive at the wrong time. Saying no to those? That takes courage.

We spread ourselves thin chasing too many good things, often in service of someone else’s priorities. In my Big Rocks article, I shared…

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