“Below you’ll discover how to say no in a way that is clear, respectful, and loving, while still maintaining your boundaries.”
Source: Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself
“Whenever you’re being verbally assaulted, attacked, and accused, your goal must be to command respect because Tanks simply don’t attack people they respect. Aggressive people require assertive responses. Your behavior must send a clear signal that you are strong and capable because anything less is an invitation for further attacks.”
Source: Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst
“Making clear that there could be a negative outcome—and that you are willing to do whatever is necessary—can not only get the other person's attention but also, in some cases, increase respect for you. Being willing to fight hard for what you believe in often engenders admiration.”
Source: Influence Without Authority
“Gariptir bir de; insan âşık olunca sanki sevdiğini çok eski zamanlardan beri tanıyormuş gibi gelir.”
Source: Şah. Mat. Aşk.: Bazen bir hamle, bir ömrü değiştirir
“Our humanity is global. You will find this shared humanity indomitably present in every circumstance of life. Therefore, if we dare to appeal to the commonality of our shared humanity as our primary and unrelenting endeavor, we would utterly transform what is being completely destroyed.”
“Jonathan's apologies are works of art; they are three-act plays. He apologized, and I accepted that apology, therefore it must be over and done with. Except that I still feel the ring of those words. I still feel the weight of the abrupt realization of where I stand in the pecking order of Jonathan's life, the realization that if this, my mother's sudden death, is not significant enough, then there is nothing I can ever do to move up the order.”
Source: The Missing Years
“It is the smallest ego that leaves the biggest footprints.”
“An irony, when senior citizens need respect the most, they are left vulnerable.”
“Your Plan B may seem like an imposed consequence since it is you who are the key actor. But remember what your Plan B is—your best alternative should the other refuse to respect your interests. It is not a punishment for the other, but simply the logical path for you to follow in pursuit of your legitimate needs. It is an alternative path to success. Let your Plan B speak for itself. Through your quiet tone and confidence, let the other know you are serious about carrying out your Plan B with its attendant logical consequences.”
Source: The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes
“I thought, out of respect to her, she should have been captain. We all saw her as our leader.”
Source: The Captain Class: The Hidden Force that Creates the World's Greatest Teams