I passed on this deal. Here’s why.

Written By Antonio Rillera

4 Thoughts to Reflect On

  1. Saying “no” is a skill you only sharpen by actually doing it.

  2. The wrong deal can still make money — and still pull you off track.

  3. Most people confuse availability with alignment. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

  4. Focus doesn’t just protect time. It protects energy, bandwidth and momentum.

4 Lessons I’ve Learned

  1. Good deals show up every week. The right deals are rare.

  2. You don’t get points for stacking wins that don’t move your bigger vision forward.

  3. Walking away with intention is still forward motion.

  4. The best opportunities come from being known for saying “no” to the wrong ones.

4 Challenges for You This Week

  1. Write out your 3 non-negotiables for the next deal you say yes to.

  2. Review one “win” you regret. What distracted you from the bigger picture?

  3. Say no faster this week. Not recklessly — but clearly and early.

  4. Join the kind of circle that helps you see the full picture, not just the price tag.
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Quote of the Week

"The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything." — Warren Buffett

Saying yes is easy.

But the right no at the right time?
That’s how you build something that lasts.

Antonio Rillera
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