Their time is precious, but so is yours. Giving in when someone 'insists' normally puts a strain on relationship. And more often you do it, bigger strain. Say yes when it feels right, and respect their right to say No to you.

ANYTHING TO WHICH YES WASN'T YOUR FIRST ANSWER

This may be most important one of all. Sometimes we say no, but others are very persuasive or very persistent and we find ourselves saying 'Yes' for a whole bunch of reasons that have nothing to do with topic at hand. Sometimes it's because a 'no' feels like a rejection of person asking, instead of thing they're asking. The possessions or responsibilities we come into this way are guaranteed to oppress us because guilt that made us accept in first place makes it almost impossible to unload these things later. This takes practice, but may be one of best skills you ever develop.

Going from 200 to 120 pounds (80 pounds) Going from Size 20 to Size 10 (10 sizes) Going from 'can't do it' to walking up one (or two) flights of stairs without getting winded or in xx minutes?

Frame goal in way that is most comfortable for you. Then, keep asking what your current numbers are. That is one of secrets to getting where you want to be.

Examples of Personal Numbers You Want to Know: Weight, Blood Sugar/Cholesterol/Blood Pressure, etc., Vision, Budget: Income, Expenses, Savings, What's Left, Dates/Birthdays, Number of times a month you wash car/floor/etc., Number of visits each year to doctor and dentist - (and when last one was!), How long it takes to get places, How long it takes to get ready

Examples of Business Numbers You Want to Know: Salary, Taxes , Sales per Week, Month, Quarter, Year, Return on Investments Clients per Month, Speed of Processing, Business Forecast / Projections, Budget: Income, Expenses, Savings, What's Left, Turnover Rate, Cost to Hire and Train Staff vs To Keep Staff, Quality Numbers (Error Ratios, etc), Client Expectations / Quotas, Boss Expectations / Quotas