How to Evaluate When to Say Yes and When Not

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To evaluate whether to say yes or no to different opportunities, they came up with five questions: Does it fit into their research and identity? Does it spark joy? Do they have time without sacrificing other commitments? Does it leave space for their personal life? Are they uniquely qualified? This criteria made it easier for them to confidently say no when a big opportunity didn't meet their requirements.

- Deep Dive: The art of “no” [7:06]

- CALL: Anxiety and timeblock planning [27:38]
- How do I choose a hobby to master? [37:01]
- Should I leave my job? [43:31]
- How do I break into a knowledge work? [49:00]
- How do I overcome career anxiety? [53:55]

CASE STUDY: Closet Office [1:05:10]

- CALL: Thoughts on Monday.com [1:13:38]
- What’s the difference between a quarterly and strategic plan? [1:21:45]
- How do I figure out my values? [1:23:10]

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.