Year of Yes

-Truly loved her style of telling her story -Would recommend this to anyone (especially if youre a woman but even otherwise too) looking for a self help book but doesnt want to follow a set of rules; rather learn by example -This is one of the best pieces of non fiction Ive read in years

Very nice book

I think the book was more to do with autobiography and how Rhonda came to w world of yes, I am still reading this book but haven't been able to find many take aways from it.

This book comprises of Shonda Rhimes life journey & the lessons she learned from her life experiences. "I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that comes my way and I work really, really hard. Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass." Shonda Rhimes is an introverted workaholic. She has given three life lessons in her autobiography. 1) Sometimes the only way to get you going is to have others push you. The best thing you can do is hope for this to happen & don't get mad at your friends when it does. Wait & see what happens, & then thank your friends for pushing you beyond what you thought you were capable of doing. 2) Say yes to things without asking too many questions. If you are in that initial stage, figuring out what to do phase, set a period of time in which you will say yes to anything that comes your way. Don't ask questions, don't complain, don't deliberate. Just say yes & see what happens. Once the time is complete, just look back. What new passions have emerged? Which things really were as bad as you would imagine them? It is especially true for introverts. 3) Just accept compliments as you get them, instead of trying to be too humble. One valuable lesson Shonda Rhimes loved about loving herself is just accepted. If compliments make you happy, its totally fine to just accept it & celebrate it with pride for a little while. Of course you shouldn't become a show- off & beat on old accomplishments over& over again, but being able to accept compliments is an integral part of a strong self. Further Shonda Rhimes has given 10 rules 1) Seize the opportunities. 2) Find your calling. 3) Respect yourself. 4) Be fulfilled. 5) Conquer your fears. 6) Be Authentic. 7) Learn how to lead. 8) Own who you are. 9) Don't shy away from difficulties. 10) Say yes to what scares you. I appreciate the way Shonda Rhimes has conveyed her message in a simple & a clear way through her own life experiences.

Paper quality could have been better. I haven't started reading this book yet but the quality of cover and the pages itself is quite a disappointment for the price paid for it.