About the Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Imagine living the life you want to lead, not the one you're willing to accept. This profound but practical book offers clear steps to stop people pleasing and start living your truth."A powerful book. If you've ever compromised your principles to please others, Defy will give you the will--and skill--to stand up for yourself."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainIn a moment when many of us are anxious and unsure what to do--whether we're confronting injustice on a social scale or facing something closer to home--award-winning researcher Dr. Sunita Sah offers simple strategies to activate your values.How many times have you wanted to object, disagree, or opt out of something but ended up swallowing your words, shaking your head, and just going along? Featuring groundbreaking research, gripping stories, and easy everyday strategies, Defy reveals how to show up for yourself and others personally, professionally, and beyond. Dr. Sah's data-driven approach shows why everyone needs the power of defiance and how to build this essential skill. Learn how to: - Take simple steps to practice defying in low-stakes situations- Decode your body's signals that it's time to defy- Activate the superpower of taking responsibility for yourself and others- Rehearse for challenging situations; get comfortable being uncomfortable- Teach kids the difference between being "good" or obedient and doing the right thing, even when it's unpopular- Spark a domino effect: defiance can be contagious.Compliance is a constant, corrosive force in our society. But while it's pervasive, it's also preventable.* This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF of visuals from the book.
Review :
As parents, we are the front lines of defense for our children's wellbeing. We inevitably have to contend with the advice from other family members, teachers, and medical professionals, and along with that, maintain trust in our children. Dr. Sah's work on how we can learn to conscientiously defy is a must-read for any parent, woman, and professional.-- "Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, and The Way of Play"
Dr. Sah's work on how we can learn to conscientiously defy is a must-read for any parent, woman, or professional.-- "Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child"
Dr. Sunita Sah is leading the charge on the science of compliance and defiance, and this book promises to change our understanding about true consent and true dissent, a real yes and a real no. A must-read for all.-- "Dr. Robert Cialdini, New York Times bestselling author of Influence: Psychology of Persuasion"
Defy is a decisive how-to guide on defiance and acting in accordance with your deepest values. It's a culture-shifting manifesto for all of us 'moral mavericks' who hope to use conscientious resistance to make the world a better place.-- "Jonah Berger, bestselling author of Contagious"
Defy is an important book for policymakers, educators, parents, and really anyone who's faced the prospect of standing up to power, indifference, and callousness.-- "Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink"
Defy answers one of the most pressing questions raised by the pandemic, protests, and the presidential election: why do people behave in ways that ignore science, oppose equity, and undercut their own self interest? . . . an engaging explanation of why defiance is the exception and obedience is the rule in all of our lives while also providing concrete strategies to recognize and transform our responses.-- "Kerry Ann Rockquemore, Founder of The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity"
A powerful book. If you've ever compromised your principles to please others, Defy will give you the will--and skill--to stand up for yourself.-- "Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again"
Dr. Sah is leading the charge on the science of compliance and defiance. Defy changes our understanding about true consent and true dissent, a real yes and a real no. . . . A must-read for all.-- "Dr. Robert B. Cialdini, New York Times bestselling author of Influence"
Dr. Sah shows us that defiance isn't just for protests; it's just as vital at the kitchen table. Even though I'm someone who is dedicated to challenging the system, Defy showed me how often I let others' beliefs eclipse my own and how the ability to defy is essential for true liberation. . . . A must-read for anyone committed to justice.-- "LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter"
Dr. Sah's Defy is the answer for all those regret-filled moments when we stay silent and close our eyes.-- "Dr. Mona Hanna, author of What the Eyes Don't See"
Dr. Sah's Defy is an important, timely book written by an expert who has studied and lived the central questions in her book: when should you speak up, and how do you empower people at home, work, and play to speak up when staying silent is the easier option?-- "Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible"
Dr. Sah's Defy is the answer we need for all those regret-filled moments when we stay silent and close our eyes.-- "Dr. Mona Hanna, author of What the Eyes Don't See"
Dr. Sunita Sah has created this decisive how-to guide on defiance and acting in accordance with your deepest convictions. Firmly grounded in the latest science, Defy will surely become a culture-shifting manifesto for all of us 'moral mavericks' who hope to use conscientious resistance to make the world a better place.-- "Dr. Jonah Berger, bestselling author of Contagion"
Dr. Sunita Sah shows us that defiance isn't just for protests; it's just as vital at the kitchen table. Even though I'm someone who is dedicated to challenging the system, Defy showed me how often I let others' beliefs eclipse my own . . . Defy is a must-read for anyone committed to justice and building an inclusive world.-- "LaTosha Brown, organizer, strategist, and co-founder of Black Voters Matter"
Firmly grounded in the latest science, Defy will surely become a culture-shifting manifesto for all of us 'moral mavericks' who hope to use conscientious resistance to make the world a better place.-- "Jonah Berger, bestselling author of Contagious"
In Defy, Sunita Sah brilliantly reframes our understanding of defiance--from an act of mere rebellion to a vital tool for personal growth and social change. This book is a powerful, even transformative, read for anyone who's ever felt the tension between doing what's expected and doing what's right.-- "Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret"
In Defy, Dr. Sunita Sah brilliantly reframes our understanding of defiance--from an act of mere rebellion to a vital tool for personal growth and social change. This book is a powerful, transformative read for anyone who's ever felt the tension between doing what's expected and doing what's right.-- "Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret"
We all have to navigate the world by choosing what we will or will not accept for ourselves, but for the first time Sunita Sah is delivering the science behind those choices. What do you do when you're faced with a big decision? What do you do when you feel pressured to make a particular choice? From how to give your best yes to your truest no, Defy can help us handle those big decisions with integrity, compassion, and candor.-- "Annie Duke"
We navigate the world by choosing what we will or will not accept, but Dr. Sunita Sah is delivering, for the first time, the science behind those choices. From your best yes to your truest no, Defy helps us handle these decisions with integrity, compassion, and candor.-- "Annie Duke, bestselling author of Quit"
