
Yes, But Make It Worth My Time: Reframing the Business of Saying No
There’s an unspoken rule in the world of business—especially among entrepreneurs and freelancers—that saying “no” to work is a kind of failure. A missed opportunity.
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There’s an unspoken rule in the world of business—especially among entrepreneurs and freelancers—that saying “no” to work is a kind of failure. A missed opportunity.