Hell yeah or No

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Hell Yeah or No what’s worth doing a collection of thoughts about what’s worth doing, fixing faulty thinking, and making things happen. OPENING About this book UPDATING IDENTITY What if you didn’t need money or attention? You don’t have to be local Actions, not words, reveal our real values Keep earning your title, or it expires Why are you doing? Some will always say you’re wrong Imitate. We are imperfect mirrors. Loving what I used to hate The public you is not you Character predicts your future Fish don’t know they’re in water Are you present-focused or future-focused? Small actions change your self-identity SAYING NO If you’re not feeling “hell yeah!” then say no Saying no to everything else Art is useless, and so am I I’m a very slow thinker Tilting my mirror (motivation is delicate) Quitting something you love How will this game end? Solitary socialite Getting out of a bad state of mind MAKING THINGS HAPPEN There’s no speed limit Relax for the same result Disconnect Unlikely places and untangled goals When you’re extremely unmotivated Think like a bronze medalist, not silver Imagining lots of tedious steps? Or one fun step? Procrastination hack: change “and” to “or” There are always more than two options Beware of advice Switch strategies Don’t be a donkey CHANGING PERSPECTIVE I assume I’m below average Everything is my fault I love being wrong Singing the counter-melody What are the odds of that? two three four ONE, two three four ONE 232 sand dollars My favorite fable WHAT’S WORTH DOING? Obvious to you. Amazing to others. Happy, Smart, and Useful How to do what you love and make good money What do you hate not doing? You don’t need confidence, just contribution. Let pedestrians define the walkways Don’t start a business until people are asking you to Parenting : Who is it really for? OK Milt, I’ll start writing again FIXING FAULTY THINKING Unlearning Subtract Smart people don’t think others are stupid The mirror: It’s about you, not them. Assume men and women are the same Moving for good Learning the lesson, not the example. Overcompensate to compensate Projecting meaning SAYING YES After fifteen years of practice Goals shape the present, not the future. Seeking inspiration? Possible futures If you think you haven’t found your passion… Whatever scares you, go do it