The power of saying NO!

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“It is only by saying NO that you can concentrate on the things that are really important.” ~Steve Jobs

I grew up in a very conservative Indian society where if we said no to others we were considered as negative, unhelpful, and selfish. This was especially the case with close relationships, in which case we found it hardest to say no. As children we were often told not to cause a fuss or bother anyone, and to expect…