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456: How Mastering Saying No Can Simplify and Improve Your Life | Sunita Sah, MD PhD

The Genius Life

CHAPTER

The Struggle to Say No

This chapter investigates the societal and psychological barriers individuals face when trying to assertively say no. It highlights the impact of social conditioning and the internalized belief linking compliance to morality, especially in events like the George Floyd protests. The discussion underscores the importance of recognizing personal agency amidst social pressures and the fear of dissenting from group norms.

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