How It Goes With “No”
September 17th, 2025
No gets attention.
No creates a constraint that all can see.
No is a forcing function.
No preserves bandwidth.
No drives a workaround.
No forces a tack or jibe.
“No, and here’s why” is a good way to deliver a no.
No can secure a future yes.
No shifts strategy.
No requires courage.
No keeps your power dry.
No creates trust if your actions align.
No creates stress.
No is more powerful than yes.
No is not negative.
No is difficult to say.
Judge me by what I say “no” to.
Image credit — Kjetil Rimolsrønning
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Mike Shipulski