Learning to say no (nicely) is key to effective leadership.
It’s difficult because when you’re starting out (like I did 20+ years ago) with almost no people, no money, and lots of time on your hands, you end up saying yes to just about anything to get something started.
When you don’t have anything, you’ll jump at anything that comes your way. (I’m not recommending that as a strategy. I’m just saying that’s how it begins for many of us).
But eventually, your opportunities exceed the time available to fill them.
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