Chapter
How to say "no" gracefully in email
22:37 - 32:41 (10:04)
Learn the art of how to say "no" in a clear and gracious way through email, rather than avoiding the situation or giving non-committal answers. Saying "no" can actually be a way to cut your losses and ultimately win big.
Clips
Saying "no" can be uncomfortable but it's important to be clear and respectful to others by not stringing them along with a non-committal answer like "I'll try to make this work".
22:37 - 25:30 (02:53)
Summary
Saying "no" can be uncomfortable but it's important to be clear and respectful to others by not stringing them along with a non-committal answer like "I'll try to make this work". A clear "no" can be more graceful than a vague or uncertain "yes".
ChapterHow to say "no" gracefully in email
Episode#328: How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Learning to say no can help reduce stress and give back control of your life.
25:30 - 27:05 (01:35)
Summary
Learning to say no can help reduce stress and give back control of your life. Some techniques include setting boundaries, using email bounce backs, and reminding others of the trade-off when saying yes.
ChapterHow to say "no" gracefully in email
Episode#328: How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Sometimes we receive requests that we want to help with but can't commit to fully.
27:05 - 29:15 (02:10)
Summary
Sometimes we receive requests that we want to help with but can't commit to fully. It's important to communicate this with authenticity and respect for the other person's ability to choose, rather than feeling guilty for not being able to fulfill the request.
ChapterHow to say "no" gracefully in email
Episode#328: How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
After government papers were released it was revealed the British government knew the investment in the Concorde would not stand on economic grounds.
29:15 - 32:41 (03:26)
Summary
After government papers were released it was revealed the British government knew the investment in the Concorde would not stand on economic grounds. With limited seating and high costs of production, the Concorde was never profitable.