Saying no gives you the resources to say yes to important opportunities.
Think about that. Everyone is asking for one thing or another. They ask nicely. Sometimes they ask over and over. Well y’all, sometimes you have to say no so you have time to say yes to the important things that come around. Think of how many things have come and gone simply because you couldn’t say NO to something you really didn’t want to do.
Sometimes you even say yes to things that would otherwise be ok, but …

I’ve been talking about the big project — totally redoing my Grandmother’s house in the burg. I finally have a sneak peek right here! Are you ready?

Yes, a sink will go in the top of the counter — but that’s not done yet. And yes again, the cabinets will have hardware — that’s not done yet either. Still… it’s a pretty amazing transformation already, don’t you think?

I always dread for Monday to roll around, but sometimes I even dread good things. You probably do too…
Our office is very fortunate to be working with The Vandiver Group, a strategic communications company. Our good friend, Jason Jones, of Thomas Nelson (publishing company for Scott’s books), set-up the connection. How cool is it that we have this opportunity to learn more about social media/marketing/networking? Pretty darned awesome!
Tomorrow we have a conference call with all those involved to discuss the Vandiver Group’s recommendations — those things that we can implement …

Gracie is not on EST. Her DST (doggie sleep time) tells her that 8:00 AM is when you get up. No matter if you were up at 4:00 AM playing stooopid Farkle, she wants you up at 8:00 AM. Yes, even on Sunday. Heavy panting in my face is her alarm clock — I can’t stand to breathe used dog air. Of course I get up after trying 100 times to move her.
Libby could care less about time. She would stay in bed until afternoon if I did the same. …