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Reminder: You Don't Always Need to Explain Why You're Saying "No"

Updated 6/19/2020
Reminder: You Don't Always Need to Explain Why You're Saying "No"
This video by Business Insider explains why saying "no" is selfish—and why you should only say yes to things that really matter to you.

One of my biggest fears is the word “no.” Seriously, it’s a terrifying phrase—and because of this, I’ve said yes to things I wasn’t qualifed to do, things I really didn’t want to do, and things that have prevented me from saying yes to something I’d rather do.

We want to be liked, so we say “yes” as much as possible. Unfortunately this isn’t the best approach to life. And this Business Insider video understands this dilemma. It not only lays out the issue, but also offers suggestions that’ll make saying no even easier.


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Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway. You can follow her work on her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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