Derek Sivers' "Hell Yeah or No" principle

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A decision-making framework created by entrepreneur Derek Sivers where you only say yes to opportunities that make you feel "hell yeah" excited, otherwise it's automatically a no.

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Greg Isenberg · Dec 23, 2025

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"Derek Sivers had a line for that. If you're not saying hell yeah, it's a no. It sounds simple, but it's the only filter that works when growth starts offering more choices than clarity."

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