Most people,
if feeling obliged
to say yes to a task
or to an obligation,
will do a sh*t job
at it.
It is often MUCH better
to find someone
who truly wants
to say yes.
So give the person
you’re asking
an easy way
to say no.
I usually give them a choice.
“Could you promote my book
in your newsletter
or
help spread the word
in some other way?”
“Do you want to help
with this charity event
or
will you be an attendee only?”
Give people an easy way
to say no.