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Hell Yes or No : Snippets from book by Derek Sivers
Hello Curious Minds,
In this week's edition of Curiosity Logs, we will discuss
Weekly Book Highlights from Hell Yes or No by Derek Sivers
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Hell Yes or No by Derek Sivers
In this week's edition of Curiosity Logs, we're exploring the impactful wisdom in "Hell Yes or No" by Derek Sivers. Join me as we uncover enlightening snippets and actionable advice on making clear, decisive choices in life and work.
From prioritizing what truly matters to eliminating distractions, "Hell Yes or No" offers invaluable guidance for living with purpose and clarity.
Here is 24 interesting snippets from the book
I can ignore what you’re saying and just look at your actions. Our actions always reveal our real values.”
If they really wanted to do it, they would have done it.
Your actions show you what you actually want.
There are two smart reactions to this: Stop lying to yourself, and admit your real priorities. Start doing what you say you want to do, and see if it’s really true.
You can’t diffuse your energy, trying to do a little bit of everything, or you’ll always be in conflict with yourself.
People have different preferences in different parts of their lives.
You have to know your preferences well because no matter what you do, someone will tell you you’re wrong.
When you go against the stereotype, people get confused.
Like a funhouse mirror that distorts what it reflects, your imitation will turn out much different from the original. Maybe even better.
Old opinions shouldn’t define who we are in the future.
Public comments are just feedback on something you made. They’re worth reading to see how this thing has been perceived.
All people know is what you’ve chosen to show them. So if your public persona is coming across wrong, try tweaking it. Never forget that the public you is not you.
How you do anything is how you do everything. It all matters. Your actions are completely under your control, and seem to be the best indicator of future success.
The world treats you as you treat yourself. Your actions show the world who you are.
You won’t act differently until you think of yourself differently. So start by taking one small action that will change your self-identity.
Saying no makes your yes more powerful.
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.
Some people think they need expensive equipment to start a new hobby, certain clothes to look the part, or for everything to be just right. But resourceful people know they don’t.
next time you’re feeling extremely unmotivated, do those things you never want to do anyway.
If you catch yourself burning with envy or resentment, think like the bronze medalist, not the silver. Change your focus. Instead of comparing up to the next-higher situation, compare down to the next-lower one.e
Great insight comes only from opening your mind to many options. Brainstorm them all, from the hybrids to the ridiculous.
The solution is to think long term. Do just one thing for a few years, then another for a few years, then another.
Most people overestimate what they can do in one year, and underestimate what they can do in ten years. Think long term. Use the future.
To assume you’re below average is to admit you’re still learning. You focus on what you need to improve, not your past accomplishments.
P.S. I’d love to know: What is the single quote above that sounds most interesting or impactful to you?