This Popular Dutch Saying Changed My Life

About this episode

Riselle shares how a Dutch saying inspired her to pursue her dreams and embrace the possibility of failure.

Let Riselle know you're listening My father introduced me to this Dutch saying: "Nee, heb je. Ja, kan je krijgen." And it literally translates to: You already have a "No" but you could get a "Yes". If you never try, the answer will always be No. By trying and by failing you could make it into a Yes. If you were waiting for permission, my friend, let this be it. Let this be the motivation you need to say "Yes" to your dreams and to creating the life you want for yourself. In ...

People in this episode

Host: Riselle Celestina

Topics covered

• motivation
• self-improvement
• Dutch sayings
• personal growth
• overcoming fear

Keywords

• Dutch saying
• motivation
• personal growth
• self-improvement
• overcoming fear

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Nee, heb je. Ja, kan je krijgen.

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