The Goal of This Post
To share bold ideas from the book Hell Yeah or No, by Derek Sivers; on how to live a meaningful and intentional life.
Part 2: Saying No
1. If You’re Not Feeling “Hell Yeah!”, Then Say No
- Say yes to less. Say no to almost everything.
- When you find something you’re actually excited about, give it your full attention.
Do almost nothing. But the things you do, do them all the way.
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2. Slow Thinking
- Your first reaction is usually outdated.
- Either it’s an answer you came up with long ago, or it’s a knee-jerk emotional response to something in your past.
Someone asks you a question. You don’t need to answer. Say, “I don’t know”, and take your time to answer after thinking.
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3. Quit Something You Love
- Personal change needs space to happen.
- To bring something new into your life, you need somewhere to put it.
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4. How Will This Game End?
- Before you start something, think of the ways it could end.
- Sometimes the smart choice is to say no to the whole game.
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5. Getting Out of a Bad State of Mind
- Ask yourself, “what’s wrong in this very second?”.
- Observe. Watch the emotions pass by. Act later.
- Raise standards. Say no to anything less than great.
- Focus on your goal. See the horizon. See where you’re heading.
- Do the necessary stuff; the mundane responsibilities.
Separate the mental anguish from the physical reality. Stay focused on what’s real versus what you’re imagining.
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All content credit goes to the author(s). I’ve shared the bits I’ve enjoyed the most and found most useful.
Cheers ’til next time! Saludos!
Alberto
