The best answer to most questions is “no”

Eric • 24th Jan 2007 • Business, Family

Saying No – Oh, common Steve – you knew I’d blog about this article.

It’s only a few lines of code, right? Wrong. It’s never just a few lines of code.

I’ve shocked many clients lately by saying “no” to them, because I just don’t have the time.  I think Steve was most surprised when I refused to bid on a project for him.

Poland, Steve:    if you can get me that quote this morning, that’d be ****
donebydidd:     I have to see if it’s something I want to do or not
donebydidd:     nah, I’m gonna pass
Poland, Steve:    it’s small.. i’m hoping you can do it; it’s the last thing i’ll ever ask you to take money for
Poland, Steve:   
Poland, Steve:    seriously?
Poland, Steve:    it’s a few hours, right?

Laura, too, is learning how to say, “no”, but just not as much as I am.  In the spirit of saying “no”, I’m not going to ask for comments on this post – I’m not even allowing them.  Find another post to comment on