How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion

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I loved the section called "Changing Perspective." In clear prose with clear life examples, DS shows you how you, too, can change your perspective with a little shift in thinking. Hell Yeah or No has helped me muster the courage to pass on mediocre opportunities to give way for better ones. This has been a game changer for me! In a time where we are absolutely inundated with opportunities, this book helped me make better choices and live a better life. Highly recommended.

a beautifully written book that is meant to be read slowly and reflected upon. I have started applying at least 3 principles/philosophies presented in the book in my life. It was an enlightening and liberating read. I plan on reading it again. Many times I have been unsure about what to do or not do and many times I have opened my copy of this book and closed 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! Derek's thinking, as displayed in his books, is very clear and concise. The book is broken up into short essays on a variety of topics. It provides food for thought in developing one's own philosophy for living. I have enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it for others who seek to live an examined life. In Hell Yeah or No, Derek does a masterful job of sharing his valuable life lessons in a concise and easy to read format. A "must read" for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking to continuously improve their quality of life.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.” Hell Yeah or No is a primer for how to live a good life. Derek provides a simple way to think about significant decisions in life, all in a straightforward and down-to-earth manner. Hell Yeah or No’ is a wonderful little handbook to have by your side. Derek’s reflections on life and work are always worth reading - you’re always sure to find valuable nuggets that will get you looking at things differently.

For me it was a perfect motivational, and un-motivational book. I like Derek's books because you can tailor the message to your own life. Use the tools that he provides, or don't. As a reader, I don't want a formula to follow, but food for thought is nice. And expanding my imagination is worth the small price for the book! This book has provided me with much-needed clarity and guidance, especially at times when I'm feeling a little lost. It neatly sits next to my copy of 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius, and 'Your Music and People' as my go-to books when I need an injection of wisdom. Buy this book. You won't be disappointed. He had a deep need to be surprised by what is unique, what cannot be categorized, what is mysterious.I always appreciate Derek's writing. Hell Yeah or No is great for when I'm feeling overwhelmed and need to step out of my unending search for efficiency and find more creativity, inspiration, and clarity.

I cannot recommend this book and this author enough, it can give you new lenses through which you look at life. Thought provoking, easy to read but very relevant. It forced me to ask myself where I stand in many aspects of life. Derek writes as though we are sitting across from each other, as friends. He shares stories on how to live. To live as us, not as him.For someone like myself who often finds themselves in perpetual state of "meh", "Hell Yeah Or No" is highly recommended. Reclaim your time and ultimately your life with what is presented herein. The book often makes me think “Damn, I never thought of it that way”, and for that reason alone I think it’s a good read. Derek writes so beautifully, this book is short and succinct. It has started off many conversations in our household and I've re-read and listened to it numerous times. Hell Yeah or No” is my kind of book. No fluff, clear and to the point. Some readers might find that it's a bunch of blog posts crammed in a book; I didn’t felt it. In the end, the motto “Whatever scares you, go do it” closes the loop perfectly on all pieces of advice given throughout the book. I’ll be looking at buying his other books!

An excellent book! I had to stop reading after every chapter and think about them for a while. Lots of new perspectives and ideas I never had thought about before. It's a book I've recommended to many of my friends :) It also helped me decide if it was better to go live alone or to stay with my parents for another couple of years and put together a sufficient amount of money to then have more freedom of choice when it will come to choosing where I want to go.

At this point in my life I've realized that I only have so much time to share with the world. Learning to say "Hell Yeah! or No" has been a big step forward in my ability prioritize activities and relationships. This book will definitely help you discover what is Hell Yeah! for you. Hell Yeah or No is a small book filled with wisdom. I read it the first time when it first came out, and it helped me in making some important choices in this last year.