Year of Yes
Book description
As the mega-talented creator of Grey's Anatomyand Scandaland executive producer of How to Get Away with Murderand the single mom of three children, Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say NO when an unexpected invitation arrived. Hollywood party? No. Speaking engagement? No. Media appearances? No. [The side benefit…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Year of Yes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book gave me the inspiration that I could release the people-pleasing effect and learned to say yes to myself.
This book helped me to examine my belief system of how I approach my self-image and how that affected the people around me including my family and friends.
If you are a creative person, an entrepreneur, a mom, or someone struggling with balancing your life and tend to put yourself last, this book will help you shift your mindset and perspective to show up authentically for yourself first.
Having a list of demands on your neck can feel overwhelming and…
From Tereill's list on to improve style, increase cash, illuminate confidence.
I like this book because it reminds me that we often hold ourselves back with two letters – “no.”
I grew up in Chapel Hill, NC with young parents. That was fitting because I was an old soul. I came into the world obedient, self-disciplined, future thinking, and very contained. I realized at 16-years-old, pushing limits in the Outward Bound program, that I had tightly packed myself into a box.
I was afraid of heights, so I didn’t want to rock climb. I didn’t eat raisins, so I refused to eat when they were added to the bulgur.
In the…
From Sonya's list on getting you out of the way to find your way.
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