How often do we do that?
· ‘Oh, she won’t like that. – Actually, she’s been thinking about trying that all week.
· ‘He doesn’t like turnips’ - In fact, he was given roasted turnips at a work dinner and he loved them.
· ‘They tried that 10 years ago and it didn’t work, so there’s no point in suggesting it’ – Funnily enough, the manager came across this old project plan and is wondering if it would work in the current marketing climate.
And don’t say ‘no’ to yourself without re-evaluating the current circumstances and your ambitions. Don’t be defeated by the past or the attitude of others. If there’s something in you that wants to do or suggest something. Do it. But plan HOW you will do it and the positive and negative implications so you are well prepared.
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