# Quote — Nigel Cumberland, 100 Things Successful People Do

> Doing the opposite might make you feel uncomfortable. It can be scary and make you feel lonely and exposed. It is never easy to be seen as going against the grain and ignoring the advice of your colleagues, friends or family, but if you are prepared to explain what you are doing and why, they will come round.

- Author: [Nigel Cumberland](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland.md)
- Book: [100 Things Successful People Do](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/doing-the-opposite

## More from this book

> Refusing to forgive never made anyone feel better about anything. All you are doing is holding on to feelings of upset, anger and jealousy and that can never be good. I once read that being angry and unforgiving towards someone else is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/refusing-to-forgive.md)

> Saying ‘yes’ to major life decisions when inside you are crying out to say ‘no’ is more serious. Doing the opposite of what you feel is right can destroy your chances of achieving your dreams and goals. I have coached too many people who regret going with the flow on major life decisions and now need help living with the consequences.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/saying-yes-to-major.md)

> OK, so saying ‘yes’ is great – but saying ‘yes’ where you mean ‘no’ will never be a winner for you.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/nigel-cumberland/100-things-successful-people-do/ok-so-saying.md)