num_pages: 208
description: Stop saying 'no' to opportunity and start saying 'yes' to possibility Happy Accidents is your personal guide to transforming your life. As we take on task after task responsibility after responsibility we lose sight of who we are and why we're doing what we do; we rush through the day completing a to-do list but we never really seem to accomplish the things that are most important. What goals do you have for your life? What steps have you taken toward them today? Consider this book your guide to getting back on track to your dreams and help inspire those around you. It's not about doing more or doing less it's about making what you do worthy of the effort. From forging new relationships stepping out of your comfort zone and reframing your work--start valuing these as empowering choices you get to make toward a particular goal every day.To preserve our precious time and energy we often default to 'no ' yet this only closes the door to our growth while a 'yes' opens up a world of possibilities. The secret is adding 'yes and' to our lives. This seductively simple turn of phrase opens the doors to better collaboration and positive relationships and invites self-sustaining opportunities into our world. 'Yes and' helps you get from where you are as an individual or organization to where you want to be.No person or organization is an island and none of us reaches our goals alone. This book shows you how to build on the power of open-mindedness cultivate supportive relationships and adopt a win-win mindset to reignite your purpose and unleash your best.Harness the power of team collaboration cooperation and creativity Reframe 'mistakes' and 'bad ideas' into 'Happy Accidents' that lead to opportunities Communicate more effectively by learning how to listen actively and build on the pertinent information Relinquish some degree of control to allow for more growth and discovery Children have a natural inclination toward curiosity. As we grow into adults our curiosity gradually takes a back seat to obligations responsibility and duty--but that spark remains and can be reignited. Don't spend your life adrift in a sea of 'could've would've should've'--take back your sense of purpose positivity joy time and energy with the power of Happy Accidents.
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title: Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life
publisher: Wiley