Have you ever enthusiastically agreed to something in the future because it seemed like a good way to strengthen a relationship or impress someone…

…but then when it was time to do the thing you feigned enthusiasm for, you changed your mind and felt awkward reversing your decision?

Maybe our enthusiasm was genuine at first and just faded over time. Maybe it wasn’t.

On the Smartless podcast, Actor and Director Jason Bateman shares one actionable way we can avoid this awkward experience and better design our lives.

Try This

• The next time someone asks you if you want to do something, ask yourself

  • “If I could do this tomorrow, would I say yes?”

• If you would not do it tomorrow, then always politely say “no.”

When we can be better at saying no, we…

• Better help ourselves stay focused on what is most important to us

• Are less resentful about the sacrifices we make

• Experience less burnout because we are spending less time doing things we don’t want

Thank you for reading and wishing you a successful week.

Warmly,

Scott Henderson