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The Ed Mylett Show · May 26, 2026 · 44m

Priscilla Shirer: The Secret to Saying No!

Ed Mylett talks with Priscilla Shirer about the transformative power of saying no—not as rejection, but as alignment with your priorities. They explore how protecting your time honors what matters, how to trust God in uncertainty, and why creating margin in your life is essential to living fully rather than just chasing momentum.

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Editorial

Saying No as Alignment, Not Rejection
Saying no isn't rejection of others—it's alignment with your priorities and a gift to others by creating space for them to step forward.
A packed calendar isn't a badge of honor—it's a barrier to the very life you're trying to build. Real margin (empty space) allows for breathing, thinking, connection, and being interrupted.
Trust God (or the process) by doing your part completely and then releasing control of the results. Stop trying to do God's job.
Delaying Your Life: Missing Present Treasures for Future Ones
The danger of always focusing on the next season is missing the treasures, meaning, and moments already present in your current one.
Every Yes Has a Hidden Cost
Saying yes to something always means saying no to something else. The cost isn't always visible, but it's always real.

Misc

Shirer frames saying no as a gift to others—refusing to overcommit creates space for someone else to step forward
The emotional distinction: guilt-driven yes leads to regret; aligned yes leads to fulfillment
Mylett's realization that a packed calendar is a barrier, not a badge of honor
Shirer's concept of 'delaying your life'—the danger of missing present treasures while focused on the next season
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