Weekly Wisdom #281 - The lesser known part of "Hell yeah or no"

Committing, Radical Candor, Work Cabins, Sailing Cargo Ships & 10 Upcoming Books

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Happy Wednesday!

​Last week I wrote about Derek Sivers' idea of "hell yeah or no" in the context of saying no to things you aren't 100% committed to.

The less obvious, second part of this idea is that once you have said yes, you should be committed 100%. You need to switch modes to "hell yeah!"

When we're on the fence to start with, it often translates to a mindset of regret later, while we're doing that thing. But that doesn't help anyone.

That attitude is more obvious than we'd like to think, and no fun for anyone.

Plus, it fails to acknowledge that whatever you're doing can still be fun, or productive, or enjoyable.

You could meet someone interesting, or find a way to make the meeting fun, or make the most of the new way you've agreed to spend your day.

If you're on the fence, say no. But once you've said yes, get off the fence and commit 100%.

Have a great week!

Graham

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Links

📚 Book Notes: Radical Candor - Kim Scott - I've been reviewing my notes on Radical Candor as I attempt to be better at giving those around me both praise and feedback.

This book was a bit controversial at the time, but the tips and approach to being transparent and honest can be a game-changer when it comes to both personal and professional relationships.

📖 One Night in a Tiny Cabin Designed for Remote Work in the Mountains of Southern California - Duncan Nielsen - Dwell - This is almost my ideal cabin in many ways, and I think these kinds of things will continue to pop up as more people choose to work remote, but still want a dedicated space to work (or just to get out of their home for a while).

📖 Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail - Tom Singleton - BBC News - My friend Justin sent me this story after we'd had some discussions about wind power, and it reminds me of some articles I'd read years ago in Popular Mechanics about how kites and wind power would be powering cargo ships eventually.

What's also interesting is that some of the technology used here trickled down from the America's Cup sailing race.

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