Learn To Say "NO"

No is such a small world but so so hard to say. When trying to manage your time effectively focusing on your goals will help. Blocking time for important, but often not scheduled priorities such as family and friends can also help. But first you must be convinced that you and your priorities are important. THis is the mindset to have when dealing with the hardest part which is learning to say NO! Once you are convinced of their importance saying no to the unimportant in life gets easier. Sometimes is too hard to do just that. Especially if you have important deadlines that have to met and you need to donate some time to meet them push everything and everybody aside and get to it. Instead of taking that long lunch with your pals bring lunch from home and eat at your desk. I been in the unfortunate position when people are envious of my success and they intentionally try to distract and get my attention. These people never phased me and all i did was said "no". What is the most difficult position in your career whereby you had to say no to somebody or took time away and it ended up hurting you?