Juliana 90's Key Ideas from Win Your Inner Battles
by Darius Foroux

5. No Wrong Decisions: Every decision is based on the available information. Regardless of the outcome, each decision offers a lesson to learn and grow from.

6. Learn From Everything: Continuously grow by finding lessons in every experience.

7. Give Without Expecting Recognition: Genuine giving strengthens relationships and brings fulfillment.

8. You Are Who You Spend Time With: Your companions shape your identity.

9. Comparing Ourselves to Others: Focus on your own growth and progress, but also recognize that observing others' achievements, and motivation can be a valuable lesson.

10. Say No: Protect your time and energy by setting boundaries and declining things that don't fit your goals or values.

Ways to say No:

1. The Indirect “No”: “Look, I want to join you for drinks, but I have to work on this project because it is important to me.”
2. The “Let me get back to you”: “I just have to look at my calendar, let me get back to you about that.”
3. The conditional “Yes”: “I'm happy to attend the meeting, but it means I won't be able to finish the report by the end of the day. Is that acceptable?”
4. The direct “No”: “I cannot make lunch this week.”

1. Find what makes you happy and gives your life meaning.
2. Choose goals that align with your beliefs and dreams.
3. With clear purposes, you can better handle challenges.
4. Take decisive action to pursue your goals.
5. Free yourself from negative thoughts and ego, and become fully aware of your mind.
6. Strengthen your mind and become resilient through brain training, such as meditation and mindfulness.
7. Learn to live in the present moment.
8. Challenge yourself to explore new experiences and broaden your horizons.
9. Commit to lifelong learning and growth.