Author:
Harney, Kevin, author.
ImprintGrand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, [2019]
Description202 pages ; 22 cm
Note:Preface: A Thousand Nos -- Introduction: The Buffet Section -- WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NO. No Definition ; Every Yes Is a No ; Every No Is a Yes ; No is a Beautiful Word ; The Joy of No ; God No ; Positively Negative ; No conclusion. -- KNOW YOUR NOS. Nos Aren't One-Size-Fits-All ; No, Never, I'm Offended You Asked Me, and Don't Ask Me Again ; No, But Maybe Some Other Time ; No, But I Know Someone ; No, But I Have an Idea ; No, But I Am Flattered ; No, and Can I Give You Some Advice? ; No. Can I tell you a joke? ; No. Can I tell you why? ; No, But I Love What You Are Doing ; No, and You Should Be Careful ; No, but Can I Offer You a Resource? ; No, Thanks, That's Not My Thing ; No, and This Could Cost Me ; No, and I Never Will ; No, Because I Can't Decide ; No, Because I Love You ; No, But Please Don't Think the Worst ; No. No Comment! ; No, Thank You ; No Conclusion -- PICKING YOUR NOS. Spare Your Nos ; No Context ; Scary Nos ; Hard Nos ; Dangerous Nos ; No Gentleness ; No to the No Monster ; Strategic Nos ; No Conclusion -- NO STRATEGY. No with a Smile ; No Margin ; Telling Me No ; Telling You No ; No More ; No Stalling ; No Guts ; Automatic Nos ; No Apologies ; No Honesty ; Your Nos Will Define Your Life No Conclusion -- CRITICAL NOS. No Morality ; No Temptation ; No Negativity ; No Body ; No Words ; No Eyes ; No Seduction ; No Time ; No Conclusion -- NO RESULTS. No Understanding ; No Nos ; No Fun ; No Rest ; No Energy ; No Thinking ; No Clutter ; No Priorities ; No Way ; Con Conclusion -- THE FREEDOM OF YES. Thoughtful Yes ; Strategic Yes ; Reflexive Yes ; Let Your Yes Be Yes ; God Yes -- Closing Thoughts: Feasting on the Yes.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.
Note:If most people are honest, their plate is full, their margin is thin, and their life feels overloaded. They are looking for help and relief to navigate the countless options that life offers every day. No Is a Beautiful Word will give insights and ideas for how people can say no to many good options so they can say yes to the best options.
