I love how this book is written - bite-size advice and tips. Easy to chew and digest and keep taking it! The definitive guide to wise decision making and key questions in life. Everybody should read it, period. Living in a world afflicted with the “blight of busyness” Derek Siver’s succinct nuggets offer a practical yet genius perspective on how to stop the madness and choose what is truly worthwhile.

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!” Love this book. Hard to recall when I've ever come across a greater density of good ideas. Like little vitamins of wisdom. After finishing it the first time, I gave it a prominent position on the shelf right next to my desk, always within arm's reach.

A lot of them echoed with mine on multiple levels, hence it was refreshing to see the same things in fresh light. It’s a great read and I recommend it. It’s probably best to give this to someone who is in high school before they make too many life-changing decisions. That said, it’s better to read this now than never.

Well worth reading! There is so much wisdom in this book, that it's hard to crystalize it in a few comments. Take as an example the chapter "Getting out of a bad state of mind." These five steps to get out of a bad state of mind alone are worth the price of the book. I am savoring this gem of a book, line by line. Thank you, Derek Sivers! It is, to steal from the book, Happy, Smart & Useful. (plus, it contains my favorite old Fable as well, which was a Bonus discovery).This book is full of tiny ideas that could make big change. Some have helped me to live a life that is just for me - not cut from anyone else's template. I also appreciate that Derek has made it easy and free to share any idea I think someone else will find helpful. 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!

Loved it! Absolutely worth it. This book is full of really great advice to make things happen, but different from others (blablabla and repetitive) productivity books. A best-of collection, from Derek's neat, quirky and smart blog posts over the years compiled in a beautiful accessible book form. The book's physical size is also a complete joy to hold, or at least that is what I've come to discover the more time I spend with it. It feels like a hard cover collection of field notes.I wasn't sure at first that this was the book for me. I mean, what did it have to do with the music industry? And why the hell did Derek leave music behind? Is he nuts? It's hard to pinpoint one thing that I learnt from this book, because I learnt so many things. Being a complex chap, I often grapple with questions, for which I seldom find answers. Derek's book puts things into perspective in a way that makes me think. And so all I can say is this: I doubt very much that you can read this book without it having an impact. It will give you clarity and insight from a totally different angle than what you're used to. But only you will know what that clarity and insight will be... I love this off-the-cuff series of insights from a clearly pioneering thinker. It feels like sitting down for tea with Derek, listening to his ideas, and being invited to cultivate my own opinions about his philosophies. Highly recommend. Hell Yeah to reading this book! Even if you've read some/most of these ideas in Derek's blog. Even if you think some/most of this is common sense. Get the book, grab a drink, sit down in a comfy place... and let the words sink in. Again and again. Reading it feels like a combination of talking with a dear friend who has your best interest at heart, listening to a wise mentor, and maybe even a dash of therapy. Time well spent...

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.”or that goals should shape the present and not the future. That they should help us to change our actions in the present moment