Your Power to Say No

by Howard Vernon

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Howard, Vernon. Your Power to Say No. New Life Foundation 1981. 31 pp (3 ½ x 5 ½ inches)   http://www.anewlife.org/html/booklets.html

This is a delightful little booklet on the simple word, 'No.'

Millions of men and women suffer terribly simply because they can’t say NO. Few understand this strange situation. You can.

There are many powers on earth. You have heard of solar power, the great power of wealth and of public authority. There is the power of knowledge and propaganda and organization. You may have none of these, but it makes no difference. You can do a thousand times better. You can be the king of your own life with one overwhelming power.

NO!

That is the power. You possess the great power to say NO to people and events. It is a weak yes that lures people into trouble and it is a powerful NO that can keep you safe. But you must learn how to develop and use it.
You learn to say NO by understanding how and why a crafty world wants you to say yes. People want your yes as a first step toward getting whatever else they want from you. This is not cynicism. This is a plain fact and those who choose to ignore it will remain as victims. Of course cunning people will always mask their personal greeds with fancy phrases and pleasant smiles. Does the hungry wolf ever tell the little lamb his true motive?

This is most warmly recommended for anyone who is interested in social limits and boundaries. Howard's booklet is wonderfully wise and sensible, presented with warmth and humor.

(Book reviews by Daniel Benor, MD, Editor in Chief)

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