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Summary
How advisable is it to say yes before we might feel we’re READY to say yes? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll speak with Tricia Brouk and discover why saying YES is so often a very powerful success strategy. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- An inspiring quote from Richard Branson on seizing opportunities.
- What it means to have a “bias toward action.”
- Examples of taking action (before knowing) from a successful restaurateur and a television sports anchor.
Interview with Tricia Brouk
You’ll discover:
- What can happen when you say YES.
- When Tricia first realized the power of saying YES.
- How to deal with the fear of saying YES.
- Why it’s important to put the work in and do your homework after saying YES.
- A situation when saying YES backfired.
- When to say YES, and when to say NO.
- How to frame a NO.
- How Tricia’s “The Big Talk” podcast is making a difference.
- Tricia’s new project, “Mothers and Daughters.”
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Interview Links
- TheBigTalkNYC.com
- The Big Talk Podcast
- The Extraordinary Power of Collaboration (Inc. Magazine feature)
- Follow The Big Talk on Twitter
- Connect with The Big Talk on Facebook
- Connect with Tricia on LinkedIn
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.
Believe it or not we have to do this in nursing daily, risks with patients using a high degree of intuition, learned skill, and common sense!
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