Book: Tribe of Mentors; Step-6
Published: 2017 & Pages: 598
10x Step Learning
Step-6
Learn to Say No
In the ’90s, the Notorious B.I.G. song “Mo Money Mo Problems” highlighted how more money can bring more challenges. So, the author asked mentors about handling difficulties with success.
Many mentors agree on the importance of resetting and re-centering yourself.
Some, like Jason Fried and weightlifting champion Aniela Gregorek, take regular walks. Fried explores new areas to clear his mind, while Gregorek practices “forest bathing,” immersing in the forest’s sounds and smells for refreshment.
Restorative methods include naps (Bozoma Saint John’s preference), sex (recommended by Ashton Kutcher), or reflecting on gratitude (how Dr. Jim Loehr resets).
When stretched thin, mastering the art of saying no is crucial. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Yuval Noah Harari have help to decline requests. Neil Strauss asks if saying yes is out of fear or guilt and politely declines if so.
Kevin Kelly imagines invitations for tomorrow morning; if willing, he says yes. Gary Vaynerchuk, a millionaire entrepreneur, sometimes says yes 20% of the time to stay open to life’s surprises, even if it may not seem worth it.
بسم اللہ الرحمان الرحیم،
اردو ترجمہ جلد اپ لوڈ کیا جاےَ گا، انشاءاللہ
10x Short Questions
1. What did the Notorious B.I.G. song "Mo Money Mo Problems" highlight about money and challenges?
More money can bring more challenges, as per the song.
2. How do mentors like Jason Fried and Aniela Gregorek reset and re-center themselves?
They take regular walks, exploring new areas or practicing “forest bathing.”
3. What is "forest bathing," and how does Aniela Gregorek use it for refreshment?
It involves immersing in the forest’s sounds and smells; Gregorek walks in the forest for refreshment.
4. Name one restorative method mentioned in the paragraph, and who prefers it?
Napping is preferred by Uber’s chief brand officer, Bozoma Saint John.
5. According to Neil Strauss, what question does he ask himself when deciding to say yes or no?
“Am I only thinking about saying yes out of fear or guilt?”
6. How does Kevin Kelly make decisions when faced with an invitation?
He imagines it for tomorrow morning; if willing to go, he says yes.
7. What advice does millionaire entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk give about saying no?
Sometimes saying yes 20% of the time, even when you don’t want to, can be beneficial.
8. How do Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Yuval Noah Harari handle incoming requests?
They have people in their lives who help them decline speaking engagement requests.
9. What is one criterion Neil Strauss uses when deciding to say no?
He gives a polite no if he realizes he’s saying yes out of fear or guilt.
10. What lesson can be learned from Gary Vaynerchuk's approach to saying yes?
Sometimes saying yes, even when it doesn’t seem worth it, can keep you open to life’s surprises.
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