“No”

“No.”

“Nope.”

“Not interested.”

“Not for me at this time.”

“No, thank you.”

If you’re truly passionate about something, then you won’t be able to take “No” for an answer. You’ll either (a) get them to “Yes”, (b) realize it’s not for them, (c) do it on your own.

Two core principles that might help with mindset…

One. “No” is just the first word in any negotiation. It’s like the opening in chess. How you respond, what you do from there, matters far more than the initial move.

Two. “No” is a gift. It forces a decision. Forces you to check your idea and yourself. How passionate are you really about it? If you are, then you’ll either iterate or double down on your intensity and enthusiasm.

P.S. – “So you’re here to sell me some land?”