The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No
What is the text about?
This article is about the controversies of saying no rather than doing something inefficiently thus wasting the individual’s time. Despite individuals getting overwhelmed by their to-do list, they tend to agree to requests because they prevent being seen as arrogant, unhelpful, and rude. Although no and yes are opposite words no is a decision while yes is a responsibility.
Where is it from?
The article is a published article written by James Clear. The article draws its origin from reasons why people tend to say yes even if they are not able to perform the task appropriately. Therefore, the article coins the word no elaborating its role and teaches individuals how to say no in an honorable manner.
Why you chose it? What makes it unique for you?
The article spells out something that over the past has been controversial especially in a family setup. I chose the article because it teaches the society how to respond to controversial issues without affecting the feelings of the other party. The article is unique since it analyzes the no controversies while focusing on both sides of the coin, unlike other articles that would have focused on no side without considering the yes perspective and reasons why people tend to give in to requests so easily.
How you plan to analyze it?
First I have to read the article to understand what it entails. Then, I would skim through noting down the points the author intended to convey. Then try to formulate sentences using the main points noted while giving real-life experience to help me memorize the main points. Then, I would evaluate the cited article for more information on the topic under discussion. Finally, I would evaluate the references to the article for their relevancy in the subject matter.
Any other relevant information about it?
The article elaborates that despite being had to say no, everyone when not in a position should try their level best to say no without negatively affecting the requesting party. Further, the article establishes that despite no being the opposite of yes, it has a role such as a luxury entity an important skill developed at any stage in life.