Saying “Yes” to Everything Can Change Your Life
How challenging yourself can lead to happiness
Published in
2 min readNov 18, 2020
Last year, I stepped away from my job and the company I’d been with for the last 19 years. Looking back over a year later, so much of the world has changed. We are in the midst of a pandemic with many people out of work, businesses are struggling, and a general feeling of apathy. It’s been a rough year. Yet, I don’t regret my decision in the least.
When I left, a friend gave me some great advice. She told me to say “Yes” to every opportunity that came along. No matter how trivial or outrageous, say “Yes” and do it.
I took her advice, which led me to some of my most significant experiences since college. Some of the incredible opportunities that presented themselves.
- Working with the local TEDx organization coaching speakers.
- Remodeling a friend’s kitchen.
- Volunteering at a local startup.
- Rock climbing in Yosemite National Park.
- Attending an outdoor lifestyle retreat in California.
- Volunteering at a Boys and Girls club and writing an article about the experience.
- Helping a local company install computers at its new office.
