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The Power of Saying No

“Yes” is a positive and reassuring answer, and most people are happy to either give or receive it. But “yes” can also cause problems overtime, overstretched resources, lower quality, and so on—when someone says yes too often and becomes overwhelmed with too many tasks. An answer of “yes” should only be given when the conditions of agreement fit within one’s personal and professional limits. Learning how to say “no” is a tool for developing these boundaries that are essential for a successful career in research. It takes courage to say no, but it maintains liberty by setting limits. Saying no at the appropriate moment is a skill that many young scientists need to learn by their experience, from more experienced members of the team or from their mentor.

DOI 10.15252/embr.202050918 | EMBO Reports (2020) e50918

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