The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey) / quote 196 of 203
A burning yes that lets us say no
Habit 2 clear sense of direction and value, a burning “yes!” inside that makes it possible to say “no” to other things. It also requires independent will, the power to do something when you don’t want to do it, to be a function of your values rather than a function of the impulse or desire of any given moment.