Chapter

Standing Up for Yourself
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06:41 - 12:27 (05:46)

This podcast touches on standing up for yourself and not being afraid to disappoint others. It also features a story of spontaneous adventures in Chinatown.

Clips
Rosa Parks' decision to not give up her bus seat grew out of a deep conviction about what choice she wanted to make in that moment, and her strength of conviction is a powerful reminder to stand our ground in the face of social pressure to capitulate to the non-essential.
06:41 - 09:07 (02:26)
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Rosa Parks
Summary

Rosa Parks' decision to not give up her bus seat grew out of a deep conviction about what choice she wanted to make in that moment, and her strength of conviction is a powerful reminder to stand our ground in the face of social pressure to capitulate to the non-essential.

Chapter
Standing Up for Yourself
Episode
#328: How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Courage is key to the process of elimination and becoming an essentialist, particularly when it comes to saying "no" to non-essential requests or invitations.
09:07 - 10:47 (01:40)
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Essentialism
Summary

Courage is key to the process of elimination and becoming an essentialist, particularly when it comes to saying "no" to non-essential requests or invitations. Navigating these difficult moments requires both courage and grace.

Chapter
Standing Up for Yourself
Episode
#328: How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
A family plans to catch a trolley to Chinatown and have Chinese food but their father runs into an old college friend, causing a change in their plans.
10:47 - 12:27 (01:40)
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Family
Summary

A family plans to catch a trolley to Chinatown and have Chinese food but their father runs into an old college friend, causing a change in their plans.

Chapter
Standing Up for Yourself
Episode
#328: How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show