Turn "NO" into "YES" with this strategy

Most people hear the word "no" and shrink. Ali Ingersoll hears "no" and thinks, Great -- now we're getting somewhere.

In The Art of Being Pleasantly Persistent, Ali shares what really happens in the brain when you face resistance, friction, or rejection... and how to use that wiring to your advantage instead of letting it shut you down.

She reveals simple truths: Persistence isn't pressure. It's strategy. And "pleasant" isn't soft -- it's power.

Drawing from applied neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and lived experience, Ali teaches readers how to:

• understand why the brain reacts to "no" like a threat -- and how to rewire that response

• use curiosity, warmth, and timing to open doors that force never could

• create momentum through tiny wins backed by dopamine science

• make your asks easier to say yes to (a skill every leader needs)

• know when to pivot, when to push, and when to walk away with grace

• build influence without manipulation, burnout, or performative positivity

This is not a motivational pep talk wrapped in inspirational glitter. It's a practical operating system for anyone navigating leadership, negotiation, advocacy, career change, entrepreneurship, healthcare, or simply a life that refuses to go in a straight line.

Through humor, honesty, and sharp insight, Ali shows how to transform "no" from a stop sign into a data point -- and how to turn that data into your next yes. Because success isn't powered by one heroic leap, it's built through the unglamorous, strategic, deeply human art of showing up one more time, just a little smarter each time.

If you've ever been told no, underestimated, ignored, or redirected, this book is your blueprint. And if you've ever wanted to change your life, your work, or your impact without losing your sanity or your soul -- welcome. Pleasant persistence starts here. Get your copy of this blueprint today!

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• Health, Fitness & DietingCounseling & PsychologyApplied Psychology
• Health, Fitness & DietingCounseling & PsychologyCognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology

• Publication Date: February 27, 2026
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• Print Length: 66 Pages
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