NO

Is saying 'no' hard? How often are we ready to say 'no'? 

In fact, it is one of the most common word which a baby starts to hear from parents, which manifests in different forms like stopping from doing something to eating or playing, etc. Often, this 'no' ends up the baby's list of things which he/she is eligible to do. Well, that's on the opposite end, where the baby hears 'no'.

Now, how often, are you ready to say 'no'? Is it easy for you? Why or why no? Here are two interesting examples, both American, one fictional and one real. But, that shows the power of 'no'. 

 

The power of a positive no – William Ury

Consider the challenge faced by my old friend Emily Wilson, longtime housekeeper for the family of the celebrated economist John Kenneth Galbraith, when President Lyndon Johnson called one day, looking for the professor:

 “Is Galbraith there?”

 “He’s taking a nap and has left strict orders not to be disturbed.”

 “Well, I’m the president. Wake him up!”

 “I’m sorry, Mr. President, but I work for Mr. Galbraith, not for you.” And she hung up.

 When Galbraith called back after his nap, Johnson told him: “Who is that woman? I want her working for me.”

 

House of Cards - Frank saying 'no' to the president.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6uMxnYE9s

The line captures my line of interest - 'sometimes the only way to gain your superior's respect is to defy him.'

Location: Hyderabad, India

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