“No” is a powerful, necessary word, because saying no can save us from spending time on unnecessary tasks. John C. Maxwell said, “Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best."
But it’s equally important not to say no out of fear. As in, “No, I couldn’t possibly try telling the story that way. No, I am not capable of that. No, [fill-in-the-blank] is way too creatively-scary.”
“Yes” can create wonderful possibilities. "If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you are not sure you can do it, say yes,” Richard Branson said. "Then learn how to do it later." That might feel a little extreme, but I hope for today, you can be empowered and inspired by the word “Yes.” As Joseph Campbell said:
But it’s equally important not to say no out of fear. As in, “No, I couldn’t possibly try telling the story that way. No, I am not capable of that. No, [fill-in-the-blank] is way too creatively-scary.”
“Yes” can create wonderful possibilities. "If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you are not sure you can do it, say yes,” Richard Branson said. "Then learn how to do it later." That might feel a little extreme, but I hope for today, you can be empowered and inspired by the word “Yes.” As Joseph Campbell said:
“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.”
What’s the most recent thing you’ve said to “yes” to that brought about positive results?
Yes, we can finish the A to Z Challenge!
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