Chapter
Saying No to Obligation and Yes to Opportunity
1:07:05 - 1:15:34 (08:28)
Tim Ferriss shares his thoughts on the importance of being honest about the things you really want to do and not just agreeing to something out of obligation. Focusing on goal setting and prioritizing opportunities as they arise can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
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The critical thing is to start learning how to say "no" and being honest about the things that you want to do and those which you don't.
1:07:05 - 1:10:36 (03:30)
Summary
The critical thing is to start learning how to say "no" and being honest about the things that you want to do and those which you don't. Committing far in advance tends to prevent people from exploring other interesting opportunities that might arise in the future.
ChapterSaying No to Obligation and Yes to Opportunity
Episode#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker advises being honest and clear about declining invitations instead of making up stories, and suggests offering an alternative time or suggesting someone else for the job.
1:10:36 - 1:12:34 (01:57)
Summary
The speaker advises being honest and clear about declining invitations instead of making up stories, and suggests offering an alternative time or suggesting someone else for the job. They also mention their personal reluctance to travel internationally for business, which limits their advance bookings.
ChapterSaying No to Obligation and Yes to Opportunity
Episode#329: Jason Fried — How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The people closest to us understand when we are unable to respond or communicate right away, while it's important to learn to defend our attention and time, as they hold significant value.
1:12:34 - 1:15:34 (03:00)
Summary
The people closest to us understand when we are unable to respond or communicate right away, while it's important to learn to defend our attention and time, as they hold significant value.