No is just a station stop on the way to yes

The speaker shares a valuable lesson learned from their parents about persistence and negotiation. Growing up in a busy middle-class family, they learned that a 'no' could often be turned into a 'yes' with the right approach. This lesson has been instrumental in their career, emphasizing the importance of finding the right person, asking the right question, and persisting until a solution is found. The mantra 'no is simply a station stop on the way to yes' encapsulates this mindset.

What lesson did the speaker learn from their parents about handling a 'no'?

• Accept it as final

• Ignore it and move on

• Try to turn it into a 'yes'

• Ask someone else immediately

Which strategy is NOT mentioned by the speaker for changing a 'no' to a 'yes'?

• Approaching from a different angle

• Involving others to persuade

• Developing arguments

• Ignoring the response

What does the speaker suggest about finding the right person to ask?

• It is only important in personal matters

• It can be crucial to getting a 'yes'

• It is unnecessary if you have a strong argument

• It should be avoided to prevent conflict

How does the speaker describe the word 'no' in their mantra?

• A final decision

• A temporary obstacle

• An opportunity to argue

• A sign to give up

What is the speaker's overall message about achieving goals?

• Accepting 'no' is important for peace

• Avoid asking questions to prevent rejection

• Persistence and strategy can turn a 'no' into a 'yes'

• Only ask questions when certain of a 'yes'