By: Joey Espinosa
I saw your post & the one linked below back-to-back in my RSS feed this morning. Since it’s on the same topic, I figured it’s worth sharing for your readers. It gives 3 good principles for saying,...
View ArticleBy: Stu McLaren
This is definitely an area I’ve struggled with – and then evidently over committed myself and doubled up the guilt (because I couldn’t fulfill on all the commitments I couldn’t say “no” to!). Looking...
View ArticleBy: John Richardson
I think this podcast ties in well with your interview with John Maxwell. When he talked about delegating the things he doesn’t do well, and being able to focus on the few he is talented in, he makes a...
View ArticleBy: Thad Puckett
I needed this today. We have been especially busy at work for the past month preparing for our offices to move (actually it seems like forever). Having to say no to what people need is harder than I...
View ArticleBy: Kent Faver
Thanks Michael – what a wonderful, timely and practical episode! My biggest pet peeve in the world, pet peeve doesn’t even do it justice, is people requesting things of me at church. It truly boggles...
View ArticleBy: Evan Grae Davis
Michael, this podcast could not have come at a better time for me! I tend to be a people pleaser and historically have a hard time saying no. But I recently released my first feature length documentary...
View ArticleBy: kimanzi constable
This was one podcast episode I needed to hear. As I have been buidling my Platform and am starting to get more request, it’s been really hard to say No. I want to help as many people as I can but then...
View ArticleBy: Benjamin Carlson
Michael, while I found this podcast somewhat helpful, it was very much from your perspective, which is someone who has the luxury of saying “NO” to people requesting your time. I’m struggling in the...
View ArticleBy: Jared Easley
Great post. What advice would you give to someone who really wants to learn from people like yourself, but are unlikely to receive some of your personal time because of the necessary barriers that your...
View ArticleBy: Jim Martin
I can see how that would be very irritating. I deal with this on another realm. I have been a minister in a church for almost 20 years. On any given Sunday, before and after our worship service,...
View ArticleBy: Michele Cushatt
Great question, Jared. I know of a handful of people I would love to learn from, but I also realize it’s unrealistic to expect one-on-one mentoring will happen. So I typically read their books, blogs,...
View ArticleBy: Martzbookz
This was a really AWESOME post! Thank you so much for sharing this, Michael.
View ArticleBy: John Tiller
That’s a tough situation Benjamin! Saying “no” to your clients can put your income on the line. I think it comes down to initial expectations. I used to be a real estate agent handling almost 100...
View ArticleBy: JD Sutter
Fantastic episode, Michael. I appreciate you sharing your expertise via this podcast. I have also struggled with the issue of overcommitting myself so this information has been invaluable. I enjoy your...
View ArticleBy: Mara Mattia
Thanks, Michael. Very timely and good podcast. How do you discern when to say no to people who have helped you in the past and you feel obligated to return the favor and they expect a lot of ongoing...
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