Kevin Ward does an excellent job of not only providing true and tested scripts, but gives you the philosophy behind using them. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. She takes a stand and chooses herself first in this wonderful accounting of her year of yes. HATED IT. Getting to YES is a puzzling book. Where do I start? I loved the content, but I personally had trouble getting paster her writing style - again, I'm not familiar with her writing from her shows, but it often felt just a little bit cringy. It's still something I'm working on so this is great motivation! I want her to be my teacher. This book is loaded with real estate scripts from every angle possible and the best listing presentation ever. Enjoy it. H. I do not like many memoirs. Rhimes said “yes” to sharing her insights. I watched a few episodes of How to Get Away with Murder and then never watched any more. Hated. Initially I had my doubts. A career in Real Estate may be considered quite lucrative and it can be, IF you know "how to do it". Think of it as YOUR PLAY BOOK for the key conversations you have with sellers and buyers. I can not rave enough about Kevin's book and how much I've learned and grown in this past year. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Today’s Paper ... Yes’” — a contemporary saga of two suburban New York families, which debuts this week at No. Lysa’s transparency is admirable and her honesty is unforgettably enduring. Even if you're not looking for particular advice on a thing, like me, read it too. 'Ask Again, Yes' Review: Mary Beth Keane's Modestly Magnificent Family Drama Mary Beth Keane's novel opens in 1973 New York and follows two rookie cops … Shonda Rhimes describes herself as an introvert who uses wine to get through difficult social situations. I think those shows are better than a lot of what's out there, but I just never found myself compelled to keep going. Don’t get me wrong, there are many good teachers at my uni, but Shonda Rhimes has so much to say and such a fantastic way of expressing herself. I chose a different book, and when it came time to read it, I couldn’t bring myself to do it. You want to love someone? It makes me want to really take care of myself and love myself more. No. I don’t want to get married? She turns down invitations because she's terrified and wants to avoid attention. As business people or leaders, we probably like to view ourselves as logical and levelheaded when it comes to solving knotty issues, disputes, and problem-solving. I knew Rhimes’s book was due to be released soon and wasn’t sure if I’d be able to pick it up to give it a try. Find book reviews, essays, best-seller lists and news from The New York Times Book Review. And I do not like many inspirational books. She shares real instances of body image and stage fright, and breathed life into the woman behind the best Thursday night lineup. No. Book Title: Yes Means Yes: A Novel Author : Steven M. Wells Genre: Crime and Suspense A young woman’s quest for justice on behalf of her friend forms the backbone of this compelling novel by author Steven M. Wells. I was slow to warm to this book - I loved the idea of the topic and enjoy Rhimes' work on television, but initially found her writing to be too casual and chatty to really hold my attention. It. She's a writer. Enter the Year of Yes. I did not come away with any inspiration or motivation. Year of Yes Book Review. You want to live alone? To see what your friends thought of this book. Kevin Ward, the Napoleon Hill of Real Estate! No earth shattering revelations, not even a morsel to ponder more deeply. Shonda puts it all out there in Year of Yes including her flaws, insecurities, and crazy internal dialogue. On the one hand it offers a forceful and persuasive criticism of much traditional negotiating behavior. by Simon & Schuster Ltd. No earth shattering revelations, not even a morsel to ponder more deeply. I was a winner in the Nov 10th giveaway and haven't yet received my copy. Hollywood party? What happens behind closed doors in both houses --- the loneliness of Francis’ wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne --- sets the stage for the explosive events to come. My understanding is that Rhimes' avatar is Christina Yang the meaning of which would be obvious to me if I was familiar with the show. And inspires readers everywhere to change their own lives with one little word: Yes. I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. I enjoyed myself a lot on various occasions but it failed to truly hit the spot. Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016. She's arguably the biggest thing in television, running her own production company, and while she's a single mom, she's got a nanny, a support system, and plenty of money. Don’t ever feel less than. Welp. Nope this was a book for fans of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. It's a no-brainer, whether you are new to the business or need a bit of continuing education to keep you in the game. I hated this book. There is no wisdom given in this book that is unknown to people like me. Welcome back. I was slow to warm to this book - I loved the idea of the topic and enjoy Rhimes' work on television, but initially found her writing to be too casual and chatty to really hold my attention. I do not like many memoirs. Honestly, this book could've have been 150 pages. Did you hear me? She repeats herself SOOOOOOO much. I am apparently one of four people on earth who has never seen a single episode of Grey's Anatomy which puts me at a considerable disadvantage in receiving this book. Shockingly, the problems of a zillionaire TV mogul and my problems have zero overlap. In other memoirs that were hugely successful to me as a reader (e.g. As an actual quiet librarian living in Ohio, all I have to say is: what's wrong with that?! In s… Even before you open the cover to The Answer to How is Yes you realize that you re in for a new perspective. And I do not like many inspirational books. If internalized and put into action, they have given you a virtual blueprint for success. With Natalia Dyer, Timothy Simons, Wolfgang Novogratz, Francesca Reale. All these real estate trainers out there are scams . TIA. I did come away. Kevin preaches no BS, and he is exactly that. She makes stuff up for a living, cuz guess what? I bought this book because I've been watching Kevin Ward's Youtube videos for a couple months now. If you can sell you won’t be coaching . You can still see all customer reviews for the product. If anyone needs an inspirational self-help kinda read, whatever your main struggle in life, this book will help make you feel so much better. It’s funny that we still think of it that way. Her first book (out now from Simon & Schuster) details how her entire life changed when she committed to saying “yes” to everything for one year. With three hit shows on television and three children at home, Shonda Rhimes had lot. Yes, it was cruel, we learn from Aubrey and Melody, who never get … Writing, pitching, producing & showrunning - WELCOME to Shonda's @masterclass! Speaking engagement? 1. Year of Yes book. Honestly Shonda, making a gay character HIV positive for a one-night stand is such a tacky and dated storyline that it belongs back in the 80s. elliott friesen. Did anyone else not get their yet? After putting it down for a few days, I picked it up again and found that I read half the book in one sitting. Then came Thanksgiving 2013, when Shonda's sister Delorse muttered six little words at her: You never say yes to anything. The world could use a teacher like her—eloquent, understanding, interesting, bold, and so very open-minded. Why would someone that knows how to sell coach For few thousands a year? She shares real instances of body image and stage fright, and breathed life into the woman behind. A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want out of Life Bethenny Frankel, Touchstone, $24.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-4391-8690-9 More By and About This Author Then the publisher advertised it on my Facebook feed, inviting my comments. Directed by Karen Maine. Rhimes expresses herself through cha. And go for a happy ending. At first glance, I'm not the obvious audience for this book: I've never seen even a single episode of one of Shonda Rhimes's shows. A bit about The Best Yes. The most effective real estate scripts in the industry if you're willing to go pro. While she certainly didn't share any tough childhood experiences, or struggles. These elements are far more interesting, in their own way, than the ones around the book is structured, the “yes” moments, which tend to be about saying yes to things such as Oprah interviews. I felt exactly the same way about this audiobook. I decided to 're-read' the book again from end to end and my only regret is that I didn't buy/read this book sooner! Talk about vulnerable. Shorter Monica: The vehicle with which Rhimes uses to connect to her audience does not drive anywhere near my zip code. I don't write reviews often, but this guy deserves a huge thumbs up. Ok so I know this review is more of a personal vendetta than an actual reflection of the book itself, but I had to stop reading 5 minutes in when she criticized the idea of being "a quiet librarian in Ohio." The Book in One Sentence. A fun and sometimes enlightening journey of personal growth. As reviewed by John McWhorter. If you’re tired of the same old sales scripts or if you’ve done away with them all together, I know how you feel because I’ve been there. Shonda Rhimes is the writer and producer of several popular TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder." Report abuse. There is one rule. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. When people feel uncertain about a course of action, they tend to look outside themselves and to other people around them to guide what they do. I like. I like the book and the straight to the point information. Was introduced to his teachings througha couple of agents on youtube you glorify his work ( Loida Velasquez and Bryan Casella). I would still 100% recommend, but some aspects of her writing just weren't for me. Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016. In their revolutionary book Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Penguin, 3rd edition, 2011), Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton introduced the world to the possibilities of mutual-gains negotiation, or integrative negotiation. Yeah I do feel like we've become friends through this book, she writes with such a personal touch, like she really wants to inspire and connect with others through her Year of Yes experience :) one thing I absolutely love is that I don't feel like she's /praising/ one side of social behavior - she talks about the joys of saying YES to things more, which often includes daring social public activities, but she also loves and sees the joy of 'introversion', to kick back at home with your closest loved ones. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It gets down to the core of selling real estate and the confidence you need as an agent to be the best. Being traditional is not traditional anymore. 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