Mental
What if "yes" is ruining your life?
When someone asks you to do something, there's a quick gut check that happens. Sometimes it's excitement. Sometimes it's a lukewarm "sure, I guess." Sivers says that lukewarm yes is actually a no in disguise.
If you're not saying 'Hell yeah!' about something, say no.— Derek Sivers
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The thinker
Entrepreneur & Independent Thinker
Derek Sivers is a programmer, writer, and entrepreneur who founded CD Baby. He's known for short, sharp ideas about how to live with more intention and less clutter.
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