3013: The Power of No by Chikodi Chima with NirAndFar on Assertiveness and Decision Making

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🗓️ 20 December 2023

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3013: Chikodi Chima delves into the significance of saying 'no,' illustrating how this assertiveness is key to personal and professional success. Drawing on examples like Marc Suster and Steve Jobs, the article emphasizes the value of selective commitment and the strength found in prioritizing one's own goals over external demands. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2013/09/the-power-of-no.html Quotes to ponder: "I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things." "No is about you and no one else. The more clear our goals become, the easier and more powerful each no becomes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:10.0	This is optimal living daily episode 3013.
1:14.0	The Power of No.
1:16.0	By Jakarta Chima with near and far.com
1:19.0	and I'm your host and personal narrator Justin Molick.
1:22.0	And I'm going to jump right into our next post as we
1:24.3	optimize your life.
1:27.0	The Power of No by Chikati Chima with near and far dot com.
1:35.7	Sirens were beautiful creatures from Greek mythology who lured sailors to their death.
1:41.2	The power of their song was so irresistible it would cause captains to steer their boats into the rocks and drown.
1:47.0	We are also seduced daily by ideas that sound great at first
1:51.0	but may leave us shipwrecked, unless we have the power to say no.
1:55.0	Investor Mark Souster recently warned about the perils of shiny new objects.
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