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I think this is the right point, but it's tough.

People don't like to say "no" or "can't do it in that timeline" and other permutations of these statements. If you can't even challenge or disagree with anything, then you're doing something wrong, or you're in the wrong environment, or both.

20 years into my career and still practicing this.

One hack: I can't respond when I'm asleep! So, I head to bed pretty early (9:30-10 EST).



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