The Road to Better Habits, Updated and Expanded: A simple framework for transforming your habits

by Darius Foroux

7. Saying yes too much Most people are afraid to say no. Maybe you don’t want to let people down. Maybe you are uncomfortable with the word no. I don’t know. Doesn’t matter. What matters is this: If you keep saying yes, you’re living someone else’s life. Think about it. Deep down, we all know that’s true. We’re not even in control of our own time. Want to take full control of your life? Say no to a million things and yes to a few things that matter.

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When you want to become successful or productive, look at how you become the opposite. Turn things upside down. That’s what we’ve done in this section too. By simply avoiding these unproductive habits, you’ll automatically become more productive.