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Break the habit of saying yes with these life-changing practices by Michael J. Tougais,
New York Times bestseller author of
The Finest Hours, which went on to become a popular and critically acclaimed film.
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. Tougais is a bestselling author and speaker known for his publication in true survival stories and success guidebooks. Having graduated from Saint Michael’s College, he pursued a career in media with notable news sources and marketing publications such as ABC’s 20/20, Liberty Mutual, and Fox News. Fascinated by unbelievable encounters with nature, Michael went on to write several bestselling history books for adults and teens, such as
The Finest Hours,
Fatal Forecast, and more. When not writing or presenting survival and travel stories, he holds presentations on how to beat the odds for the best success. Michael currently splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida.
Summary
Break the habit of saying yes with these life-changing practices by Michael J. Tougais, New York Times bestseller author of The Finest Hours, which went on to become a popular and critically acclaimed film.
Foreword
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.
