Mastering one of the Toughest Entrepreneurial Competencies: The Art of Saying “No”
One of the toughest entrepreneurial competencies to master is definitely the art of saying, “No!” That’s quite a simple word, isn’t it? Most of us have in fact heard and mentioned this word quite often during our growing years! But the moment we get into a professional and entrepreneurial environment, we hesitate to shake our heads sideways, saying NO. Interestingly, in many cases, your restraint is because you do know how to say NO the right way or you really do not want to miss out on an opportunity by saying the negative word. But very often, this tiny word wraps itself around your mind, making you agree to any suggestion, opportunity, or request. Soon you find your entrepreneurial enthusiasm losing focus and shifting priorities. Your entrepreneurial initiative soon goes off track and you face serious burnout issues. Why does such a small word have such terrible consequences when not used at the right instance? More importantly, why do we have such a difficult time saying no? Is there any cure to this “anti-no” disorder? Let’s find out. Why can’t we say no? Entrepreneurial initiatives can get extremely busy, with responsibilities, urgent needs, and sudden challenges cropping out of nowhere. In such a scenario, you really do not have the luxury to agree to