Interesting. I like the fact that the article discusses how to evaluate what to say no to, as well as how to do it. Clearly, most of us are problem solvers and in order to address problems we take on all kinds of things during rehearsals or performances that are beyond the normal boundry of stage management. We do this because we want to make sure that the task is done right or at least that it is done the way we want it done. But the price can be high to your personal, outside-the-theatre life if you take on too much.