EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 23 MIN
Stop Fearing Failure: The "Go for No" Philosophy Explained | Andrea Waltz | #TGV610
from The Guiding Voice
Are you afraid of hearing the word 'no'? In this award-winning episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Andrea Waltz, co-author of the best-selling book 'Go for No!'. Andrea reveals why the secret to getting more 'yeses' in life is actually being willing to hear 'no' more often.We dive deep into overcoming the fear of rejection, mastering the job-seeking process, and how leaders can build a culture that celebrates failure to drive innovation. Learn how to detach from rejection personally and why collecting "no's" is the fastest path to your goals.Key Takeaways:The core philosophy of 'Go for No' and why it’s counterintuitive.Practical tips for asking for a raise or job with "posture."How to follow up effectively without being "pushy."Lessons from global cultures that celebrate failure.Join us as we simplify and amplify your journey to success.#GoForNo #MasteringRejection #SuccessMindset #TheGuidingVoice #AndreaWaltz #PersonalGrowth #CareerAdvice #FailureToSuccessChapters & Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Rapid Fire Round 1 1:27 - Meet Andrea Waltz: Founder of Courage Crafters 3:00 - Andrea’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra 5:44 - The "Go for No" Philosophy Explained 6:46 - How Fear of Rejection Impacts Your Life 7:39 - Asking for a Raise or Job with "Posture" 8:59 - How to Stop Taking Rejection Personally 10:25 - Balancing Persistence vs. Moving On 12:45 - The Power of Celebrating Your Failures 14:21 - Success Stories: Turning "No" into Victory 17:56 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Abraham Lincoln & Netflix 19:33 - Building a Risk-Tolerant Team Culture 21:28 - Trivia: Countries that Celebrate FailuresHere is the guest’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmhttp://www.naveensamala.comIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8Vol 1: Kindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:https://youtube.com/@tgvhindihttps://youtube.com/@tgvteluguAudio:http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)FOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you afraid of hearing the word 'no'? In this award-winning episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Andrea Waltz, co-author of the best-selling book 'Go for No!'. Andrea reveals why the secret to getting more 'yeses' in life is actually being willing to hear 'no' more often.We dive deep into overcoming the fear of rejection, mastering the job-seeking process, and how leaders can build a culture that celebrates failure to drive innovation. Learn how to detach from rejection personally and why collecting "no's" is the fastest path to your goals.Key Takeaways:The core philosophy of 'Go for No' and why it’s counterintuitive.Practical tips for asking for a raise or job with "posture."How to follow up effectively without being "pushy."Lessons from global cultures that celebrate failure.Join us as we simplify and amplify your journey to success.#GoForNo #MasteringRejection #SuccessMindset #TheGuidingVoice #AndreaWaltz #PersonalGrowth #CareerAdvice #FailureToSuccessChapters & Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Rapid Fire Round 1 1:27 - Meet Andrea Waltz: Founder of Courage Crafters 3:00 - Andrea’s Guiding Voice & Success Mantra 5:44 - The "Go for No" Philosophy Explained 6:46 - How Fear of Rejection Impacts Your Life 7:39 - Asking for a Raise or Job with "Posture" 8:59 - How to Stop Taking Rejection Personally 10:25 - Balancing Persistence vs. Moving On 12:45 - The Power of Celebrating Your Failures 14:21 - Success Stories: Turning "No" into Victory 17:56 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Abraham Lincoln & Netflix 19:33 - Building a Risk-Tolerant Team Culture 21:28 - Trivia: Countries that Celebrate FailuresHere is the guest’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/goforno/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmhttp://www.naveensamala.comIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8Vol 1: Kindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:https://youtube.com/@tgvhindihttps://youtube.com/@tgvteluguAudio:http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)FOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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