Hell Yes!: Two Little Words for a Simpler, Happier Life (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Happiness comes from asking and answering one simple question: Is it a "Hell yes!"? If not, then it's a "Hell no!" -- so don't waste your time with it.

Here is a secret and simple philosophy (an attitude, really) for living a happier life. Asking that one little question helps readers refocus their lives by inspiring them to simplify, purge, and not overcommit. Also inspiring are the amazing illustrations by James Yang.

This is the perfect self-purchase or gift. (It's perfect for graduation when kids are getting ready to tackle the real world.)

* Life's busy and 24 hours isn't enough. But there's hope and help, thanks to Hell Yes!

About the Author

Elizabeth Cogswell Baskin is the CEO and creative director of Tribe, Inc., an advertising agency with a focus on branded content. She is the author of several books. Elizabeth lives in Atlanta with her husband and son, and does her best to say no to anything that isn't a clear "Hell yes!"

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740779192
• ISBN-13: 978-0740779190
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,950 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's fun to say Hell Yes!, March 16, 2009

By	Jeanne Wolfe "Jeanne" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

I love this book. It's life-changing and you can start using the Hell Yes! philosophy as fast as you can say Hell Yes! I read the book out loud to my husband in the car on the way to vacation, and we've had fun shouting out Hell Yes! or Hell No! to family decisions that need to be made (do this quietly around young children perhaps). It's a quick litmus test for where we stand. Also, I'm sending this book to all of my friends who are always complaining about how busy they are, but keep booking too many things on their calendar and then exhausting themselves even more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Practical Advice, May 6, 2009

By	Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com" - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

This small, square book is meant as a quick read, not a long self-help tome. Each page might have just a few words - "Yes!" or "And anything worth doing" or an image of people boarding a plane. The key here is that it is meant to be a quick wake-up call. If you need long, drawn out instructions, then move along to another book. If you'd like a book to scan and refresh your resolve, this will do it.

Pretty much any self help book you read - and most religions as well - will tell you to determine your life's priorities and to work diligently towards them. Do not let yourself get sidetracked by inessentials. Yet modern society bombards us with distractions. Email invitations from people we rarely know. Pressure from work or school to take on new projects. We feel guilted into decisions, pressured into things we really are not that thrilled about.

This book gives you a kick. Are you thrilled about this party, or responsibility, or task? If not, then DO NOT DO IT. If you fill your life up with tons of things you aren't keen on, how could you ever have time in your life to do something you really love? You can't, because you are too busy. And you are too busy because you chose to accept "less than great" matches for you.

Yes you might feel guilty saying no at first. But here's a scenario. Say the PTA asks you to volunteer for a bake sale. You say no. They move on to the next parent and find someone who loves to make cupcakes! Now the other parent is thrilled and very happy. You have free time and can do something YOU love. Everyone wins. These situations can only occur if each person chases their dreams.

The key is not to try to see if something is "slightly better" than something else. If you feel only a mild inclination to take on a new project, then give it a pass. By having time free in your life, you will have less stress, and will have the ability to say "yes!" when that perfect project comes along.

Well recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little pick me up., June 26, 2009

By	A. Lee "dreamweaver" (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

So simple but effective when you need a little inspiration to keep going, and do what you feel most strongly about. Refreshing and it put a smile on my face today!