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If you're not feeling “hell yeah!” then say no

Derek Sivers · 3 Jun 2018 · sive.rs ↗

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  1. Our reading

    Say no to anything that is not an enthusiastic yes, because a life full of half-hearted commitments leaves no room for the things worth doing.

    Their wordsIf you're not feeling “Hell yeah, that would be awesome!” about something, say no.

  2. Our reading

    The hell-yeah rule is for people who are already overwhelmed; someone starting out should say yes to almost anything.

    Their wordsThough it's good to say yes when you're starting out, wanting any opportunity, or needing variety, it's bad to say yes when you're overwhelmed, over-committed, or need to focus.

  3. Our reading

    Do almost nothing, and do the few things you take on all the way.

    Their wordsRefuse almost everything. Do almost nothing. But the things you do, do them all the way.