Quotes About Assertiveness

Everybody does not have to like you. That is not their job. Liking you is not anyone's purpose in life except yours.

You can't go through life trying to please everyone.

All of life is more or less what the French would call s'imposer, to be able to create one's own terms for what one does.

I have the feeling I've always done what I wanted throughout my life.

I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.

Your ideas suck" "So does my mouth. Why don't you get your dick over here and I'll demonstrate.

Sometimes, for principle, your gonna have to kick some ass.

Sometimes people will hear you and be able to change their behavior, but often their behavior has more to do with their own need for approval than with your need for support. No matter what their response, you need to be firm and hold your ground. At the end of the day, your health is your responsibility.

Do I look like the kind of person who gives a ****

Be ready to walk away. Remember, you only want this deal, you do not need this deal.

Should you simply walk away, no hard feelings? Whatever your decision, it will be a good one, because you have retained control of the negotiation.

being right is very important to most of us. It is a powerful need, and like all needs, it must be overcome.

It is absolutely imperative that you as a negotiator understand the importance of this point. You do NOT need this deal, because to be needy is to lose control and make bad decisions.

neediness can have—will have—a dramatic, always negative effect on their behavior. You must overcome any neediness at the negotiating table.

The serious negotiator understands that he or she cannot go out into the world spending emotional energy in the effort to be liked, to be smart, to be important.

The best response is to say what we have to say, and then walk away.

It takes courage to speak up for your beliefs.

There's a time to be humble and a time to "bring the thunder".

There are times to be humble and times to bring the thunder!

Somewhere along the way I told myself to be confident. Sell yourself, Sarah Jane. Like Mr. Walter Chalmers sells his bitters.

when you find yourself shouting, know that you have just told everyone listening that you are unsure of your beliefs.

Most capitulation are lack of boldness,you need to be bold!!!

I wouldn't make any

You can't love me.' 'Don't be bossy. I can do what the hell I like.