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No Will Set You Free,
New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias uses a combination of research, personal stories, and proven methods to empower readers to take back their lives and control their own time again by learning to say “no.” This informative, self-help-style book encourages you to discover and follow your true desires, find more time to invest in those you love, and pursue your real interests.
List of contents
Contents
Author’s Note
Introduction
Why We Say Yes
No to Group Pressure—At Any Age
The Day I Learned the Beauty of No
When to Lean Toward Yes
Woman and No
Impulse
Easy No’s: Creating More Time for You
No and Your Children
Careful Use of No with Your Spouse and Relatives
No and Your Health
No Without Saying No or The Art of Taking a Pass
No at Work
No to Negativity
A New Take on Failure
The Three P’s: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Patterning
No is Not Selfish
No and Negotiations, Operating Your Business, or Managing a Department
No to Fear and Worry
No and Your Money
When You Are the Requestor
Historic No’s and No’s of Conviction and Consequence
Some Short No’s
Final Thoughts
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the author
Michael J. Tougias is a New York Times bestselling author and has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his 30
bestselling non-fiction narratives, one of which has even had a major motion picture released by the same name. He is also a highly sought-after speaker who has given keynote lectures in almost all 50 states. Between his speech related travels, he splits his time between his homes in Florida and Massachusetts.
Summary
Break Free and Learn To Say No
We’ve all been taught to seize the moment and say yes without considering the downside. No Will Set You Free empowers you to take back your life and control your own time again.Be happy to just say “Hell No!”. No, thank you. Maybe some other time. “No” can come in many shapes and sizes, yet saying it can be difficult. We may think it’s selfish but this simple word is necessary to thrive in life. This informative, self-help-style, learn to say no book helps you discover and follow your true desires, find more time to invest in those you love, and pursue your real interests.
Learn to say “No” finally. Saying no can be hard. Really hard. Author Michael J. Tougias understands. As a former people-pleaser himself, Michael wields a combination of research, personal stories, and proven methods to help us understand our actions and stop saying yes. Through his witty rapport detailing his own setbacks and triumphs, we learn how to stop people-pleasing and how to, ultimately, honor our authentic selves.
Inside No Will Set You Free, you’ll Find:- Studies that help us understand our urge to say yes and how to learn to say no
- Personal stories and anecdotes about the journey to “No”, how it relieves stress, and leads to a more productive life
- Steps, tips, and tricks to control your life through the power of No
If you liked Boundaries; The Art of Saying NO; or Set Boundaries, Find Peace; you’ll love No Will Set You Free.
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Platform Marketing
- Tougias's book The Finest Hours was made into a movie produced by Walt Disney Pictures and starring Chris Pine.
- Tougias sends a newsletter to 16,500 people who have opted in (via Constant Contact).
- Tougias averages seventy presentations per year on the topics of his books and is often the keynote speaker at national association meetings and other business conferences. These groups often buy the books from the publisher in advance to give to attendees. He speaks to groups as large as 500 and to more intimate library settings of 75. He has spoken in almost all fifty states and just about every type of organization, from boat shows, historical societies, teacher associations, medical conventions, colleges, high schools, aviation conventions, active military, etc. He has “key influencers” friends that will help him promote the book.
- Tougias has connections at national newspapers, talk radio, NPR, and national television. He has appeared on NPR’s Here & Now, over thirty local NPR stations, Fox & Friends, The Weather Channel, 20/20, dozens of podcasts, and much more.
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“I don’t know anyone who won’t benefit from this book. We all struggle to say no, and when we fail to do so, we sacrifice things that would be better, or simply more enjoyable, uses of our time. No Will Set You Free offers smart, interactive solutions to help you get better at saying no while minimizing hurt feelings and maintaining relationships. It’s a punchy, practical, indispensable guide.”
—Vanessa Bohns, PhD, professor of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University and author of You Have More Influence Than You Think
