Gus Verdu: The Man Who Couldn't Say No

• "Gus Verdu: The Man Who Never Said No" is the story of a man who always said yes, even when it got him into trouble.
  Gus Verdu was a kind-hearted man who wanted to help everyone. He was always willing to lend a hand, and he never said no to anyone who asked for his help. This got him into trouble more than once.
• One day, Gus was asked to help a friend move.
  Gus agreed, even though he didn't have time. He spent all day moving boxes and furniture, and by the end of the day, he was exhausted. But he was glad he could help his friend.
• Another time, Gus was asked to help a neighbor with her yard work.
  Gus agreed, even though he had a lot of work to do at home. He spent all afternoon mowing the lawn, weeding the garden, and trimming the bushes. By the end of the afternoon, he was hot and tired. But he was glad he could help his neighbor.
• Gus's friends and neighbors loved him for his kind heart and his willingness to help.
  They knew they could always count on him to be there for them. But sometimes, they took advantage of his kindness.
• One day, Gus was asked to help a group of teenagers build a treehouse.
  Gus agreed, even though he didn't know how to build a treehouse. He spent all day helping the teenagers, and by the end of the day, he was bruised and battered. But he was glad he could help the teenagers.
• Finally, Gus's friends and neighbors realized that they were taking advantage of him.
  They decided to have a talk with him. They told him that they appreciated his kindness, but that he needed to learn to say no sometimes.
• Gus listened to his friends and neighbors, and he realized that they were right.
  He learned to say no to things he didn't have time for or that he didn't want to do. And he started to take better care of himself.
• Gus Verdu was a good man, and he wanted to help everyone.
  But he learned that it's important to say no sometimes. And he lived happily ever after.