The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything. Saying no is the one saving grace that successful people share. Instead of feeling in control, excited, and free, I felt stressed out, resentful, and alone. I swear my business is more prosperous as a result of my only working with people who are aligned with my mission. She said the biggest myth people believe about achieving success and money is that it has to be hard.
Key Takeaways:
- Before you take on a new project, task, or responsibility, ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" Keep asking that question until you reach an answer that feels satisfactory.
- Saying "no" is the one saving grace that successful people share.
- Look at people like Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Jessica Alba, Oprah, and Sheryl Sandberg. They work hard, sure—but they have a lot of fun doing it too.
"Before you take on a new project, task, or responsibility, ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" Keep asking that question until you reach an answer that feels satisfactory."
