Defy
The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes
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Sunita Sah
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“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
In 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.
One of the most striking concepts in the book is insinuation anxiety, the internal discomfort we feel when saying no might imply distrust or suggest that we are questioning authority. Once I came across this idea, I started seeing it everywhere. In conversations, in decision-making, even in small everyday moments where I hesitated before pushing back. Recognizing it gave me the space to pause, rethink, and sometimes make different choices.
Dr. Sah weaves together powerful examples of people who have resisted the pressure to conform. Their stories serve as both a wake-up call and a source of motivation. Some of these individuals changed industries, some reshaped movements, and others simply made the difficult choice to stand by their convictions when it mattered most. These moments of defiance are not loud or reckless. They are thoughtful, intentional, and deeply rooted in personal values.
That last part is what resonated with me the most. Defiance is not just about resisting authority or breaking from the norm. It is about clarity, knowing who you are, what you believe, and using those beliefs to guide your decisions. I have always believed that both individuals and organizations should ask themselves these fundamental questions. Not because the answers are always simple, but because without them, we risk being guided by inertia rather than intention. Data can inform decisions, but values shape them.
What I appreciated most about this book is how focused it remains on its core message. It would have been easy to veer into adjacent topics, but Dr. Sah stays true to what defiance really means, why it matters, when to embrace it, and how to wield it in a way that aligns with who we are.
Defy is not just a book about resistance. It is a book about conviction, about trusting your instincts, and about the courage to make choices that reflect your true self. Highly recommended.
A thoughtful guide to making courageous decisions
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