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Hell Yeah or No: what’s worth doing Kindle Edition

by Derek Sivers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 374 ratings
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Useful wisdom. Simple profound mental models to guide your decisions.

Overwhelmed? If you feel anything less than “hell yeah!” about something, say no. We say yes too often. By saying no to almost everything, you leave space and time in your life to throw yourself completely into the few things that matter most.

After Derek Sivers’ “hell yeah or no” rule was adopted by podcasters, bloggers, and investors, he compiled related ideas into this useful, profound, and surprising book around the themes of what’s worth doing, fixing faulty thinking, and making things happen. Examples:

  • Be proud to be a slow thinker.
  • Goals shape the present, not future.
  • Assume you’re below average.
  • Life has no speed limit.
  • What’s obvious to you is amazing to others.
  • Relax for the same result.


The first 15,000 early buyers of ‘Hell Yeah or No’ have posted hundreds of 5-star reviews at sive.rs/n — but it is now being released to a wider audience.

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"Derek Sivers is one of my favorite humans, and I call him often for advice. Think of him as a philosopher-king programmer, master teacher, and merry prankster. I might need to do a second volume of my next book 100% dedicated to the knowledge bombs of Derek Sivers. So much good stuff. Hard to cut."
— Tim Ferriss, author, 4-Hour Workweek

"A deceivingly small book packed with endless wisdom. Each chapter is a life lesson. These stories help me keep the most useful mental models fully usable every day."
— Frank Corrigan, economist

"I can't say enough about this book. Pound for pound, it has the most useful and insightful information of anything I've read in the last few years. Derek Sivers is a true philosopher of our time."
— Chris Perry

"This book was one of the best surprises I've had in a while. You don't think you'll really learn something completely new after reading many other great thinkers. Hell Yeah or No is now one of those books I recommend for people I really care about."
— Romulo Gomes Nunes, entrepeneur

"I quote these vignettes in board meetings, meditation sessions, and to children. These short chapters are easily to relate to across all walks of life. The simplicity makes them so profound. I bought several of these books to share with friends. I didn't buy enough."
— Austin Moss, Sweetwater Sound

"When unsure about what to do, I open my copy of this book then close it having found the answer. We all possess an internal navigation system that knows the best way forward, but life has a way of burying that system in a heap of fear, habits, and uncertainty. Think of this book as a super-tool to help you clear the debris and rediscover what you already know. Highly recommend!"
— Manny Vallarino, musician

"The power in this little book is hard to overstate. Life is about making decisions. If you learn the framework for making decisions as outlined in this book, you can have a happy life and the career you desire."
— Ellen Twomey, founder of You Are TechY

"There are two books I would take with me on a desert island: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (written 180AD) and Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers (written 2020AD). There have been billions of books between these two book-ends, but these two direct your mind on a better, less worrisome path."
— Lars Christensen, manager, marketer, designer, toolmaker

"Lovely, easy to apply patterns of wisdom that anyone can benefit from exposure to. This book is on my shortlist of books I re-read every quarter, and I've gifted it 9 times to friends, family and co-workers. The world would be a better place if everyone read this book, truly."
— Jason Schmitz

"A philosophy book with practical elements, written in a gentle and kind tone. I particularly enjoy Derek's concise writing style. There isn't one extraneous word in this book. The brevity means that I'm more likely to refer to this book for ideas or alternative perspectives, than a meatier tome."
— Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, award-winning Irish harpist

"This is one of the most useful books I have ever stumbled upon! Through stories and great questions, Derek provides a framework for thinking through life's real problems. I often find myself listening to the audiobook when I'm struggling with an problem and inevitably, Derek has a question that reframes it, sheds new light on it and often a solution follows."
— Brett Shikaze, lawyer

"Philosophy books can be incredibly cerebral and often inaccessible. This book somehow maintains the pithy wisdom and sweet juices of complex ideas, while keeping them brief, memorable, and shareable. The brevity of each micro-chapter makes it easy to digest, and the density of the ideas make them quite filling. I have updated aspects of my life because of some of the radical thoughts I found in this book. The entries are like perfectly polished little stones. There's something very satisfying about reading content that is smart, where the author has opted to eschew all fluff."
— Richie Trucke, musician

About the Author

Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style.
Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.
Sivers' books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09YY9W9B3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hit Media (April 26, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1284 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1988575117
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 374 ratings

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Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style.

Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.

Sivers’ books (How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs

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Mark Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you think!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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If you are stuck in busy work or find others want you to get behind their ideas, or you are too much of a “yes” person, read this book and change.
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Robert Foglia
5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of great, short anecdotes
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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I picked up this book after I stumbled on the author’s TedX talks. I’m glad I did! Lots of great, short anecdotes with life advice to help us get the most out of our lives.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Weak reading. Reads as an ego-centric author.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022
Book reads as a diary of an egocentric author. None of the premise really gets covered in the book. Just Derek's likes and dislikes disguised as a self-help book. Expected more.
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emani
2.0 out of 5 stars The book got bent in shipping, which sucks as this was a present
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2023
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2.0 out of 5 stars The book got bent in shipping, which sucks as this was a present
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5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book immediately if you are an entrepreneur, aspiring artist or high-flying professional
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2024
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This is modern day wisdom in pure form. Short, to the point and profound.
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Huma Fatma
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that encourages you to say hellyeah & No to the things that really matters
Reviewed in India on January 5, 2024
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"Hell Yeah or No" it has been a great start to my 2024. This book is truly insightful and has challenged me to reevaluate my priorities and make intentional choices in my life. The author's comforting and inspiring tone, along with personal anecdotes and quotes, encourages me to say "hellyeah" to the things that truly matter and "no" to anything that doesn't align with my values and goals.

What I appreciate most about this book is its refreshing perspective on decision-making and how it can lead us towards a more fulfilling life. The author's engaging and relatable writing style makes it a book that I want to keep by my side and revisit for inspiration.
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Huma Fatma
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that encourages you to say hellyeah & No to the things that really matters
Reviewed in India on January 5, 2024
"Hell Yeah or No" it has been a great start to my 2024. This book is truly insightful and has challenged me to reevaluate my priorities and make intentional choices in my life. The author's comforting and inspiring tone, along with personal anecdotes and quotes, encourages me to say "hellyeah" to the things that truly matter and "no" to anything that doesn't align with my values and goals.

What I appreciate most about this book is its refreshing perspective on decision-making and how it can lead us towards a more fulfilling life. The author's engaging and relatable writing style makes it a book that I want to keep by my side and revisit for inspiration.
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Mattia R
3.0 out of 5 stars Basta il titolo e qualche pagina iniziale
Reviewed in Italy on September 28, 2023
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Il libro è in realtà una raccolta di articoli o saggi brevi (presumo pubblicati sui suoi blog nel tempo) e porta diverse riflessioni dell'autore durante il suo percorso di business e vita. "Hell Yeah or No", lo dice già dal titolo, si basa su un concetto semplice: o senti questo "si" venire dalle tue viscere oppure la risposta è un "no". Porta diversi esempi su come focalizzarsi su una cosa con tutto te stesso sia la chiave di svolta
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Barry
4.0 out of 5 stars Short but powerful
Reviewed in the Netherlands on November 18, 2022
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This one is easy to read yet powerful. I really like that it's divided into short chapters, makes it easy to grab and just read for a short bit. Also available online as audiobook if you like, by the way. Especially the saying no (and sometimes yes) is what stuck with me.
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