The Most Successful Entrepreneurs Know How to Say ‘No.’ Here’s the One Exercise You Need to Learn This Skill.

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“We’ve said no to Fortune 500 companies,” said Tim Bergler of Percipio Group Consulting during an expert panel session with 50 entrepreneurs in the room. Bergler was sharing the one piece of advice he would give new entrepreneurs in Portland, Oregon’s EO Accelerator program. “Don’t be afraid to say no if you can’t nail the work for your customer,” he continued. His answer rang a bell for me.

Recognize the power of no

As I thought about the most successful entrepreneurs I know, I realized they say no to most “opportunities.” When I reflected on my companies, I noted that our greatest

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