Wednesday 30 November 2011

The Art of Saying 'NO'

Yes, there is absolutely no mistake in the Title! Saying a NO is an Art all by itself.



The art which is never taught and in some people never at all learnt too. It isn’t as simple as it does sound nor is it a Rocket Science which needs too much of thinking over it. It is simple yet very intriguing all by itself.


An art of not defying what the person arguing with you but also at the same time not conceding on what is your opinion on the matter. This art concentrates on creating Win Win Situations in life at all Crossroads of Life.


Often, it is considered that people like to hear a Yes when asked an Opinion but Great Minds always value a NO cause a NO is not the end of the horizon but it gives a complete different and alternate line of thinking and perspective. NO is not just negative but is also a Mental Exercise to think beyond the Laid and Applied Principles of Life by our predecessors to a certain Way of Life. It compels to think beyond the horizon and challenges to conquer unchartered territories with a Self Belief.


History is studded with examples of the people saying a NO getting due respect and termed as the most respected minds of their times. From Birbal to Kautiliya, from Karl Marx to Martin Luther King Jr. all these guys never bowed down to their masters and say a tame Yes but stuck to their ways defiantly and earning respect.


Ofcourse, it just should not be for the sake of arguing and being the Trouble Maker but artistically done to even convince the most staunch critic of your stance. It depicts the power of your character, belief and understanding but it shouldn’t come across as rude and narcissist.


A naysayer is always a part of all Winning Combinations and Great Teams as no one but a naysayer pushes the envelope of thinking to the farthest extent to save all chances of failures however inevitable failure is though.


Hence, a NO is as important as a Yes if not more.

Cheers,
KS