How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? – Damn good question from the daily writing prompt.

The short answer is not too often. I mostly adjust my schedule to fit the important people around me. So, saying no isn’t a high percentage at all. If I can shuffle something, I do. Been doing it all my life so it doesn’t seem abnormal anymore.

But as I get older, I find myself saying no a bit more often and I imagine it will continue to uptick because time is getting shorter for my goals. And I’m setting them as a higher priority all the time.

Don’t get me wrong. Those things I didn’t say no too were really my goals that I just didn’t know about till they were brought to my attention by family or good friends. Because their happiness and success are my goals also.

Work was always getting in the way, and you can’t say no to the job that pays the bills. But those days are hopefully behind me. Now I have some time for my goals.

And my goal today is to pick up the camera and do some shooting, after I finish chores.

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