The Power of a Positive No by William Ury Summary
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Master negotiator William Ury reveals how saying "no" can strengthen relationships, not destroy them. Harvard's negotiation expert teaches his transformative "Positive No" technique - the same approach that's reshaped corporate training programs worldwide. What could you achieve by refusing the right way?
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The Crossroads We All Face
Your boss asks you to take on yet another project when you're already drowning. Your friend requests a favor that would derail your weekend plans. Your child demands something you know isn't right. In these moments, a knot forms in your stomach. Say Yes and betray yourself. Say No and damage the relationship. It's a trap we fall into daily, believing we must choose between protecting ourselves and preserving connections. But what if this entire dilemma rests on a false premise? What if the most powerful No actually strengthens relationships rather than destroying them? The secret lies in a counterintuitive truth: an effective No isn't rooted in what you're against-it flows from what you're for. This simple insight transforms everything. When you say No to protect something you deeply value, you're not rejecting the other person. You're honoring yourself and, paradoxically, respecting them enough to be honest. This is the essence of the Positive No-a three-part structure that affirms your values, establishes boundaries, and opens new possibilities. It's a marriage of language's two most fundamental words, bringing together Yes for community and connection with No for individuality and protection.
The Trap That Keeps Us Stuck
Discovering Your Deeper Yes and Building Your Power Base
Respecting Your Way to Yes
Delivering Your Yes-No-Yes and Setting Boundaries That Hold
Opening New Doors with Your Second Yes
The Gift of Yes and No Together
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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