“The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.”

~ Tony Blair

Sorry, Mr. Prime Minister – I have to disagree. I don’t find it easy to say yes at all. In fact, every time I say yes, I have to consider the impact of my actions on myself and others, not just today but in the future as well. It would be much easier to say no to my kids changing schools, to taking a new job, to opening a new business. It’s much harder to say yes to these things.

YES #62 – Yes I will try grilling pizza on the BBQ tonight instead of baking it in the oven — even though I am terrified of turning on propane.

YES #63 – Yes I will agree to taking the kids on a week-long camping trip in our new trailer without my husband who has to work.

YES #64 – Yes I will find extra jobs for my daughter to do around the house (for pay) to help her raise money for her new guinea pig (which neither my husband nor I want in the house).