Episode 70

70 -Say YES to yourself

 70 - Say YES to Yourself

I review the book "Getting to Yes with Yourself" by William Ury which really struck a chord with me. It got me thinking about the importance of negotiating with ourselves and how often we hold ourselves back because of fears and anxieties we may not even be aware of.

But by taking the time to listen to ourselves, understand our needs, and find acceptable negotiating points, we can break through those obstacles and ultimately get to "yes" with ourselves.

Take a moment to identify one thing you've been telling yourself "no" about and try negotiating with yourself using these steps. You might be surprised at the progress you can make!

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3051

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=2502 – 27 – Negotiate the River of Your Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrtccgWxrU8

https://www.williamury.com/books/getting-to-yes-with-yourself/

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.