Power of NO

How do you feel about saying “no?” I notice that saying “no” to certain people and in some situations can be challenging for me. Sometimes I find myself saying “yes” when “no” would really be more authentic. More covertly, I also find myself at times giving “half-truths”(which is quite an oxymoron if you think about it) to people when they present me with opportunities, engage with me about connecting, etc. You know what I mean, you run into someone and say, “we should really get together sometime,” but you really have very little interest in or commitment to making that happen. Does this ever happen to you?

The power of no wont only save you from embarrassing situations, but it also solves the big issue of peer pressure. People may take you as a spoil sport, but why should we care about others. We always say “Be yourself” so I guess the best way to judge when to say no, is by being honest with you.
I still regret many such decisions in my life, I wish I would have realized this a bit earlier, but a man learns from his mistakes and I am no exception.
I started using “NO” and I feel the power of it. It has saved me from making so many faulty decisions. So people find your optimal mix between “YES” & “NO” and when you find yours write a blog about it.  ;)