You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good".

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of setting priorities and having the courage to say no to things that do not align with those priorities. By having a clear idea of what is truly important to you, and staying committed to it, you can confidently turn down other opportunities or distractions. The quote suggests that sometimes settling for what is merely good can prevent you from achieving the best. It encourages individuals to have a strong sense of purpose or a bigger aspiration that drives their decisions and actions.

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