This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Olivia Ferney , chief marketing officer with Top Tier Travel . It has been edited for length and clarity.
When I was growing up in Canada, raised by two guidance counselors, hearing “no” was a fact of life. Even for little things, like making a restaurant reservation, I learned to accept I wouldn’t always get what I wanted.
Once I started working with the wealthy, I was shocked to learn that no isn’t a definite. With enough money and relationships, there’s usually a way to work around a no. In fact, some of my clients have never been told no in their lives.
Learning that felt enlightening…
