My friend Robert is eighty nine years old and is a fountain of wisdom. An accomplished artist with a national reputation he exudes humility and charm. Recently he shared one of his life learning principles.”Be careful not to consistently say”No” to new experiences and opportunities” He went on to explain that his life has had very few regrets but the ones he remembered was when he said “No”. He explained that the abundance of joy in his life came when he said “Yes” to opportunities outside his comfort zone.This counsel certainly reinforces my experience where the hurdles became less important ten the experience behind them. “No” is a worthwhile tool in the knapsack but using it too often limits the wonder that is available to all that also utilize “Yes”.