If you're trying to reach out to say hello or say something nice you should @ me on Twitter/X, I try to respond to as many posts as possible.  I know that's not as satisfying as sending a direct email but my inbox is a big mess and when I made it public there were too many messages to respond so they just went unread

Family and friends comes first, work second and whatever is left over I like to use for me.  There is no time left for yes.  Even if that means missing opportunities    

Saying no is hard.  There are so many extraordinary circumstances that should warrant me saying yes, but I can't.  It's a hard, inflexible no

I am sorry for no, but it's not without reason

(gently borrowed and modified from Casey Neistat)