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Eleanor Roosevelt

Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn't have the power to say yes.

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Only listen to people who actually have the authority to make decisions, because others can't truly approve or deny your requests. Ignoring those without real power prevents unnecessary discouragement from people who can't change the outcome.

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