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“I've always been very shy of doing television. I've always said 'no.' Not to be disrespectful to anyone - I didn't want to say 'yes' and then let people down.” quote by Naomi Campbell
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“I've always been very shy of doing television. I've always said 'no.' Not to be disrespectful to anyone - I didn't want to say 'yes' and then let people down.”

Naomi Campbell

About This Quote

Source Interview: Fashion Industry Talk, 2015

Avoid overcommitting to protect reputation; saying no preserves trust and prevents disappointment.

In simple terms: Say no to keep promises reliable.

Key Takeaway

Guard your word by declining when unsure.

Themes

integrity commitment reputation boundaries

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • team collaboration
  • client relations
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

ethics self‑management professionalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance openness with reliability?
  • When is it okay to change a "yes"?
A Different Perspective

Saying no may limit opportunities.

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