Why do we do this?

Why do we do this? We are afraid to say no, to let people down and ultimately, to avoid confrontation. The stress of saying no often makes us say yes automatically.

— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy) · Win Your Inner Battles: Defeat the Enemy Within and Live With Purpose by Darius Foroux

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