Don't be discouraged by 'NO'...

[Viraj Kansara]

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"One 'no' doesn't mean anything."
Marc Andreessen
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"No, I won't fund it."

"No, we don't need that."

"No, I don't like that approach."

"No, I don't have time to think about it."

When you really believe in something and know it is an innovative
solution to an unsolved problem, don't be stopped by the first
person who says no.

Don't be discouraged and don't give up. When you are recommending
something new you should actually expect most people to turn away
from your idea or approach. It's not what they know. And if they
totally understood it they would have thought of it themselves.

Plus, sometimes the answer has nothing to do with you. The person
or committee you are seeking support from might simply be
overwhelmed, distracted or challenged by other events and
priorities. Your timing could be more of a problem than the actual
request you are making.

So be patient. Be persistent. But also be polite. Go to other
sources. Gather potential allies. Continue to refine your idea.
Then ask again.

Great leaders know when to ignore the word no.

Think . . . and act . . . like a leader!

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-Viraj Kansara