The Law of Hell Yes or No: Advice For All Teenagers and Adults

Marium Rizvi
ILLUMINATION
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3 min readNov 5, 2024

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Understanding the rule of yes or no for making decisions

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When you’re going for a new job, dating someone, or going to a party, remember one rule for everything which is called the yes or no rule. Mark Manson gave this rule and it’s pretty straightforward — if you aren’t happy or excited about something, your answer should be a clear no.

We sometimes fall into the trap of thinking about others more than ourselves, which later becomes a burden on our minds and hearts — and makes our lives worse.

If it’s not making you feel like ‘I really want to do this’ then it’s a sign that you should say no. This rule makes our lives less stressful and simpler.

Benefits of the Law of Hell Yes or No

This law works best in relationships. Let’s talk about the benefits:

Become the Rejector

When you follow this rule, you’re no longer surrounded by people who aren’t that into you. Stop hoping and wishing, end all the unnecessary drama, and practice self-respect. Be the one who rejects.

If you don’t feel like ‘hell yes’ then you should reject the person and don’t feel bad about saying no.

Genuine Connections Over…

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