Come with me, to the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

There are many opportunities to say no if life. In fact, one very smart man touts it as the key to success. And while it’s good to know your limits (of time, resources and money), sometimes saying yes opens up a new narrative you would have never been a part of before. Even better still, say “yes, and…” to propel the narrative forward.

One of these days, I will collect my favorite Mark Twain quotes and illustrate them into a big calendar. In the mean time, here are a few of my favorites, illustrated.