On second thought. Do not be subject to the Tyranny of the Promise. It is perfectly acceptable—even mature and responsible—to admit that, in retrospect, you shouldn’t have promised a trip to the ice cream stand after the 8:00 movie, or to head up the new program before you had completed the program for the past fiscal year. Go ahead and tell your employer, friend, spouse, or even your children, “On second thought, I now realize that this plan or schedule is too tight or ambitious. I’m sorry to disappoint you, but it’s just not realistic.”
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