“Just Say No” Is Bad Productivity Advice
- Usually, all productivity advice says: “Say NO often, make time for other things.”
- This sounds smart but isn’t always practical
- Eg: You can’t always say NO to your boss. You can’t always say NO to your partner in doing household chores.
- What to do instead? : Learn to ask a better question.
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