Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Shonda Rhimes: Change Your Life By Saying “Yes” (And "No" Too)
Jul 24, 2024
Prolific TV creator Shonda Rhimes shares the power of saying 'yes' for personal growth and awakening. She reveals her journey of unexpected transformations, resisting societal pressures, and finding freedom in authenticity. The podcast also touches on the impact of media on public perception and the importance of imagination.
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Try A Deliberate 'Year Of Yes'
- Say “yes” to experiences that scare you to rejoin life and break isolation.
- Start small and commit for a set time to build the habit of saying yes.
Sister's Kitchen Wake-Up Call
- Shonda's sister asked why she never attended invitations and prompted the change.
- That kitchen moment became the seed for Shonda's Year of Yes experiment.
Kennedy Center Moment Changed Her View
- Shonda sat in the presidential box at the Kennedy Center and was terrified at first.
- After the event she realized she would have missed an incredible experience had she said no.