"If you're a busy professional leading a successful business or team, you probably get a lot of offers and invitations. The more successful we become, the more people tend to notice. This leads to increased bids for our time. Vendors, partners and peers become increasingly eager to get on our calendars and try to sell us things we don't want or need."
"The people who proposition us are often more interested in their own goals than ours. Each week, I receive countless messages promising to help me find qualified leads, start a podcast or grow my business in a variety of ways. The problem is, I don't currently have expansion goals - or goals to do any of those things."
Busy professionals and leaders receive frequent offers and invitations that multiply with success and increase demands on available time. Many solicitations come from vendors, partners, and peers seeking to sell products or services that may not match current needs. Individuals should assess whether opportunities align with present goals and values and decline misaligned offers without guilt. Prioritization helps manage a congested calendar; saying "not now" preserves focus. Providing genuine well-wishes or constructive advice when refusing helps maintain relationships while protecting personal priorities.
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