Ep 313 Darren Finkelstein - Author of "No, Building a Life of Choice Without Obligation"

Darren Finkelstein is the author of numerous books, his most recent being "No" Building a Life of Choice Without Obligation. This follows his book "The Accountability Advantage" about the power of taking action and the importance of discipline and accountability to ensure your goals are met.In this podcast, we talk about the power of saying no so that you can focus 100% on your goals, dreams, and aspirations. We also discuss how to say it with elegance and empathy. We talk on how to say it with cultural sensitivity and whether different generations are more or less comfortable with saying no. (Sneak preview - we believe Gen X are better at saying no).Darren also opens up the times he said yes, when he should have said no and the cost this had on his career and finances. Darren is truly an expert on the power of this tiny little word.Darren and I go back over 20 years when we were both at Apple together and I really enjoyed connecting with him again as he brings real energy and ideation to everything he does.Darren has a unique ability to reinvent himself every few years. He has been an entrepreneur, worked in some of the best technology companies, owned a boating business, accelerated the start-up of a new marina, and today runs his own consultancy.Darren said after the podcast "You made that very easy for us to chat, with a bit of spark, a few laughs, and loads of examples and stories to make it land with the audience." We indeed had fun and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it!Darren has a special offer for all listeners. If you go to his website, www.NOthebook.com.au and use the discount code: take50 in the cart, you will get 50% off the RRP. This great offer also applies to his two book bundles. So check it out!You can find out more about Darrent at his website tickthoseboxes.com.au and connect with him on LinkedIn.