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Psychology Researcher: Why Always Being Good Can Be Incredibly Bad for You | Dr. Sunita Sah

Psychology Researcher: Why Always Being Good Can Be Incredibly Bad for You | Dr. Sunita Sah

Update: 2025-02-031
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Are you living a life true to your deepest values or just going along with what others expect? Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, reveals how our cultural conditioning to comply holds us back from authenticity.


Learn the stages of healthy defiance to courageously honor your agency while navigating power dynamics. Reframe defiance as a positive force aligned with your most profound principles.


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Psychology Researcher: Why Always Being Good Can Be Incredibly Bad for You | Dr. Sunita Sah

Psychology Researcher: Why Always Being Good Can Be Incredibly Bad for You | Dr. Sunita Sah

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