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Old 09-12-2008, 03:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by little_tippler View Post
So how can I find in myself the will to focus and just say no? Does anyone else have this problem?
Many people have this as a challenge.

One way to look at it: Saying yes to others often means saying no to yourself.

Sometimes you need to take care of yourself. How long will you keep saying no?
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