How to say no.
Templates to help you say no in any situation
How to say no. launched on April 6, 2020 with 885 votes, #3 of 5,003 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.
In plain words
How to Say No is a collection of templates designed to help users decline requests in various situations. The product provides ready-to-use phrases and examples from notable figures including Naval Ravikant, Tim Ferriss, and Casey Neistat. It targets people seeking to improve their productivity and personal boundaries by learning practical ways to refuse commitments. The templates cover different contexts where saying no becomes necessary, making it accessible for anyone struggling with this difficult but important skill.
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From the sources
Saying no is hard, but essential to your own productivity (and sanity). Here are some templates you can use, including some examples from Naval, Tim Ferriss, Casey Neistat, and more!
Saying no is hard, but it's also essential for your sanity. Here are some templates for how to say no - so you can take back your life.
Thanks for thinking of me for [project]. However, I’m going to have to turn this down. I want to ensure I continue to do my best with my existing workload and my plate’s a little too full for me to be able to take this on right now. I don’t do non-transactional meetings. I don’t do meetings without a strict agenda. I don’t do meetings unless we absolutely have to. John, thanks so much for reaching out and apologies for my delayed response. I have been trying to do too much of late, which makes it hard to keep up with correspondence. I also have to admit I am not good at saying no, because I enjoy meeting people and discussing new ideas. Unfortunately, the truth is that I am maxed out and…from starterstory.com
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