“You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside.”

Stephen R. Covey motivational writer

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Shirley from Belmont Saving FEBRUARY 27, 2014
This is another way I share a thought for the day....
Gregory from Trinidad and Tobago FEBRUARY 25, 2014
This is very powerful advice to help one keep focused on activities related to our goals. This is especially relevant as we get bombarded with some much information and requests for use of our time!

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