No Will Set You Free

Auteur

Michael J. Tougais is a bestselling author and speaker known for his publication in true survival stories and success guidebooks. Having graduated from Saint Michael’s College, he pursued a career in media with notable news sources and marketing publications such as ABC’s 20/20, Liberty Mutual, and Fox News. Fascinated by unbelievable encounters with nature, Michael went on to write several bestselling history books for adults and teens, such as The Finest Hours, Fatal Forecast, and more. When not writing or presenting survival and travel stories, he holds presentations on how to beat the odds for the best success. Michael currently splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida.

Résumé
Break the habit of saying yes with these life-changing practices by Michael J. Tougais, New York Times bestseller author of The Finest Hours, which went on to become a popular and critically acclaimed film.

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Contents


 Author’s Note

Introduction 
 Why We Say Yes

No to Group Pressure—At Any Age

The Day I Learned the Beauty of No

When to Lean Toward Yes

Woman and No

Impulse

Easy No’s: Creating More Time for You

No and Your Children

Careful Use of No with Your Spouse and Relatives

No and Your Health

No Without Saying No or The Art of Taking a Pass

No at Work

No to Negativity

A New Take on Failure

The Three P’s: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Patterning

No is Not Selfish

No and Negotiations, Operating Your Business, or Managing a Department
No to Fear and Worry

No and Your Money

When You Are the Requestor

Historic No’s and No’s of Conviction and Consequence

Some Short No’s 
 Final Thoughts

Acknowledgments

About the Author