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.

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Part 5: What’s Worth Doing

1. Obvious to You. Amazing to Others.

• Everybody’s idea seems obvious to them.
• We’re clearly bad judges of our own creations.

We should just put them out there and let the world decide.

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2. Happy, Smart, and Useful

• Do what makes you happy.
• Do what’s smart – long-term good for you
• Do what’s useful to others

Smart and useful isn’t bad. It’s rational, like a machine. But happiness is the oil. Without it, the friction kills the engine.

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3. Do What You Love and Make Good Money

• We all have a need for stability and adventure, certainty and uncertainty, money and expression.
• Don’t try to make your job your whole life.
• Don’t try to make your art your sole income.

Let each be what it is, and put in the extra effort to balance the two, for a great life.

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4. Don’t Start a Business Until People Are Asking You To

• Find real people whose problem you can solve.
• Listen deeply to find their dream scenario.
• Make sure they’re happy to pay you enough.

Prove a real demand. Then, as late as possible, you officially start your business.

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Cheers ’til next time! Saludos!
Alberto