The word “no” is the most powerful time management tool, but it’s also the hardest word to say. Judith Teitelman explains why artists shouldn’t be fearful of saying it - and planning ahead.
For artist entrepreneurs, successful time management is successful self-management. And successful self-management requires planning and organization and discipline—the ability to respond and commit to your needs and wants first and foremost.
"No.” Said firmly. Emphatically. Frequently with humor.
And, on occasion, said with the understanding that a "no” only for now is possibly. It’s a necessary response because you have determined your priorities and needs for the upcoming month or months—or perhaps a year or longer—and are committed to stay focused and engaged to achieve your goal(s). You are clear that whatever is being asked of you will derail your progress and your work. For now.
The word "no” is a self-managing or business-leading artist’s most powerful time management tool. But it’s also the hardest word to say. The core of discovering why this is true is likely because you don’t want to disappoint others or even yourself. Or to miss an opportunity. But without "no" you get lost in the mire of being pulled in too many directions, trying to please everyone else while not accomplishing your dreams, or to please your creative self without regards to basic needs such as income... Keep reading on ArtsManagement
For artist entrepreneurs, successful time management is successful self-management. And successful self-management requires planning and organization and discipline—the ability to respond and commit to your needs and wants first and foremost.
"No.” Said firmly. Emphatically. Frequently with humor.
And, on occasion, said with the understanding that a "no” only for now is possibly. It’s a necessary response because you have determined your priorities and needs for the upcoming month or months—or perhaps a year or longer—and are committed to stay focused and engaged to achieve your goal(s). You are clear that whatever is being asked of you will derail your progress and your work. For now.
The word "no” is a self-managing or business-leading artist’s most powerful time management tool. But it’s also the hardest word to say. The core of discovering why this is true is likely because you don’t want to disappoint others or even yourself. Or to miss an opportunity. But without "no" you get lost in the mire of being pulled in too many directions, trying to please everyone else while not accomplishing your dreams, or to please your creative self without regards to basic needs such as income... Keep reading on ArtsManagement