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The Power of No

Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness

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The Power of No

By: James Altucher, Claudia Azula Altucher
Narrated by: James Altucher, Claudia Azula Altucher
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"No" is sometimes the hardest word to say. It's also the most necessary. How many times have you heard yourself saying yes to the wrong things - overwhelming requests, bad relationships, time-consuming obligations? How often have you wished you could summon the power to turn them down? This program will help you take back your power by showing that a well-placed "No" can not only save you time and trouble, it can save your life.

Drawing on their own stories as well as feedback from their fans and students, James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher clearly show that you have the right to say no: To anything that is hurting you. To standards that no longer serve you. To people who drain you of your creativity and expression. To beliefs that are not true to the real you. It's one thing to say no, the authors explain. It's another thing to have the Power of No. When you do, you will have a stronger sense of what is good for you and the people around you, and you will have a deeper understanding of who you are. And, ultimately, you'll be freed to say a truly powerful "Yes" in your life - one that opens the door to opportunities, abundance, and love.

©2014 James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher (P)2014 Hay House
Personal Success Stress Management Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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Changed my relationship with the word no

Dread kept me from listening to this book for months. When I had to back out of a job I didn't like, I began listening and found it thoroughly delightful in story message and freedom of choice!

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A bit annoying

I liked the part where the man is talking, but I found the woman's part annoying - both the voice and the story, so I couldn't finish.

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A must-listen for people-pleasers

I am a chronic people-pleaser. This book has given me some great strategies not only for overcoming that horrific malady, but also for reaching my own goals.

Justin and Claudia Altucher do a wonderful job narrating this book. They frequently go off-script for brief asides or a little banter, and this is such a breath of fresh air after some of the serious-as-a-heart-attack self-help audiobooks I've listened to.

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Loved it!

I really fell in love with the authors! Their personal heartfelt story telling really makes you feel like you know them. I've listened to the audio book about three or four times now, and will listen to it again! Ordered the paperback so that I could have their exercises and meditations ideas hardcopy. Thanks!!

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Great book

Very detailed and easy to listen to you. Gives many science based procedures to less stress and consistent performance without all the technical jargon bells & whistles. Put in terms for all to understand without having to cross reference to understand. Great book.

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They practice what they preach, and yet....

This is an interesting self-help book combining a practical, common sense set of tips to become a successful entrepreneur with eastern spiritual principles. Although entertaining and genuinely useful in its unusual mix of spiritual and practical suggestions, the book ultimately feels superficial and disjointed. The authors rely almost solely on their personal experiences to derive universal dictums about how to prosper; and while they suggest reading 500 books on a subject that you want to be an expert at, few external references for their own subject are made. Instead of turning to scientific evidence and research to defend their claims, a simple "Trust me, it works" is offered. Many of the long lists of exercises seem made up and their evidence for success comes from their own experiences and from those who have written to them - a far cry from a random sample. The references to yoga, meditation and 12 step recovery were excellent but they didn't fully gel with the rest of the book. It was like a soup with lots of ingredients that had yet to fully cook and combine.

Still, I was reminded of the importance of gratitude, the need to ask for help, and the option I have to start from scratch and reinvent myself. And I'll admit there was something endearing about a husband and wife reading their book together I'm a relaxed conversational manner.

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No as a spiritual quest

I was thrilled that this book spoke to the soul, purpose of life and intuition. I’ve read several of Altucher’s books and I really like the compliment of Claudia and James working together to read this and reflect on these truths in their own stories. In my own life, I’ve had a difficult relationship with the word no, and the disappointment I felt it would bring to me and the people around me. I realize now that disappointment is often the path toward a more aligned yes. I recommend this book as a compliment toward growth and a reminder that choosing yourself is often based on the discernment of what not to choose.

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This is very helpful

I read the reviews and was a bit sketchy about it, but a friend recommended it so I got it. The book is kind of fun to listen to with James and Claudia talking, it's almost like you are sitting in their living room getting practical advice from them. Most self-help books I feel bad after listening to them because I don't measure up, but this one is totally different. I feel inspired.

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Good content subpar narration

It's a good book for new beginnings.
There's Good guidance in it.
And both authors seem very well intentioned.
The words do seem shallow at times. Which is fine. As it feels more like coming from a peer rather than a "master" - not a bad thing in "my book". However there are moments where it feels less than compelling. There's still plenty of "ego" involved in some of their remarks. Some pedantic figures of speech and adjectives makes it for too much of a corner store conversation on the topic rather than a book on it.
I love their banter and the naturalistic approach to the recording. That works for me and makes it for a "on the level" approach to the practices described in it.
Even though Claudia is heavily accented I feel she's much closer to the subject matter than James. James comes off a but aggressive a bit sour and pained in his voice.
Overall though it makes for a very good first person(s) account of people still on the path to growth and their sharing, although repetitive and perhaps "been there done that" to some is very useful.

I'd recommend this audio to anyone looking to start a path of self realization and growth.

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Great ideas

Great ideas to keep your life going.

Many activities to practice each and every day.

Be mindful to re read again.

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