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  • The Art of Saying No

  • How to Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time and Energy, and Refuse to Be Taken for Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)
  • Written by: Damon Zahariades
  • Narrated by: Joe Hempel
  • Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (97 ratings)

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The Art of Saying No

Written by: Damon Zahariades
Narrated by: Joe Hempel
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Publisher's Summary

Stop being a people pleaser! Learn to set boundaries and say no to people - without feeling guilty!

Are you fed up with people taking advantage of you? Are you tired of coworkers, friends, and family members demanding your time and expecting you to give it to them?

If so, The Art of Saying No is for you.

Imagine being able to turn down requests and decline invitations with confidence and poise. Imagine saying no to people asking you for favors, and inspiring their respect in the process.

Download The Art of Saying No: How to Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time and Energy, and Refuse to Be Taken for Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)

Amazon best-selling author Damon Zahariades provides a step-by-step, strategic guide for setting boundaries and developing the assertiveness you need to maintain them. You'll learn how to say no in every situation, at home and in the workplace, according to your convictions. And best of all, you'll discover how to get your friends, family members, bosses, coworkers, and neighbors to respect your boundaries and recognize your personal authority.

In The Art of Saying No, you'll discover:

  • My personal struggle with being a people pleaser (and how I overcame the habit!)
  • The top 11 reasons we tend to say yes, when we know we should say no
  • 10 simple strategies for turning people down with finesse
  • Why saying no to people doesn't make you a bad person (the opposite is true!)
  • The best way to develop the habit of setting personal and professional boundaries
  • How to know whether you're a people pleaser (and how to gauge the severity of the problem)

©2017 Damon Zahariades (P)2017 Damon Zahariades

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Good book, and quick to listen to

I listened to this on 1.35 speed on my flight from YYC to YYJ. Very quick and to the point. would recommend to a friend. (and I have)

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Good listen but could’ve used more depth

Great book that’s well worth listening for some general ideas. At times it felt more like listening to a blog post than a book, however, given the lack of depth concerning psychology and other supplementary resources. Still, it’s a cheap and fast listen. Can’t complain.

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Informative for people who can’t say, NO!

Very insightful! Gave clear examples for anyone to relate to in their lives! Worth your time to listen and or read!

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Worth the listen

Beginner friendly for those who are just starting out. Some few tips on how to practice saying "No" as well.

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Enjoyed listening to this!

Very good examples and I will try to use some of them. I found it to be useful.

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Short and Sweet

A simple book that is bold and honest, very good insight on how to say "No", to be a better you.

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I learned a lot of new stuff

I thought I knew most of these techniques but I had no idea. And I realized that I was still letting people take over my life. I learned about how how to say no to even the most aggressive people.

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A Must Read!

I couldn’t find a single thing I disliked about this book. I loved how all the way throughout, I could say to myself wow everyone would benefit from this book to some degree or another. An amazingly well written book that will help me in mentally and practical ways along my self improvement throughout my life.

A must read.👍🏼✅⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Very helpful

Very helpful! Highly recommend a listen if you are a chronic people pleaser and wanting to build your self confidence.

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very useful tips.

very useful tips. helps you managing your friends and co-workers. gets you out of awkward situations

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