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Podcast: How to say no (and what to say no to)

Every yes is a no, and every no is a yes

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Every yes is a no, and every no is a yes.

On this episode, we chat about the importance of saying no to unimportant things. Topics covered include:

  • Becoming more deliberate about saying no
  • What we should be saying no to—in our work and personal lives
  • Comparison tasks that put “saying no” in perspective
  • The relative meaning and productivity of tasks
  • Knowing the value of your time—and saying no to things accordingly
  • The importance of people in productivity
  • Thinking about what to say yes to

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

Chris Bailey
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Chris Bailey

Chris is the bestselling author of four books—Intentional, How to Calm Your Mind, Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project—which have been published in more than 40 languages. He also hosts the Intentional AI podcast, writes a biweekly newsletter, The Recap, and speaks to audiences around the world on how they can become more productive without hating the process.

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