Could be on to a winner there tbh
Saying "Yes"
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Could be on to a winner there tbh
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I'd like to try it (saying yes to everything; not stab those with poor grammar 
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Really wanted to say yes to going to the cinema tonight, but would have been back home to late really for work in the morning 
Typically though, saying yes rather than no is a better idea.
Typically though, saying yes rather than no is a better idea.
Was that a student canonball type thing? I'd love to give something like that a go. Difficult trying to find other people and a good reason though. Not that I need a reason, but other people seem to
I've been trying to do more and more things, I realised the only things I really regret are the things I didn't do.
I actually had the best summer of my life this year because I said yes to something because I knew it was the kind of thing I'd normally avoid.
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if anyone wants to borrow the book they can from me. just pay P + P
Was that a student canonball type thing? I'd love to give something like that a go. Difficult trying to find other people and a good reason though. Not that I need a reason, but other people seem to
I've been trying to do more and more things, I realised the only things I really regret are the things I didn't do.
I actually had the best summer of my life this year because I said yes to something because I knew it was the kind of thing I'd normally avoid.
The Crumball Rally - coincidentally I'm wearing the rally T shirt today
http://www.crumballrally.com/ - I did The Italian Job in 2007
http://sarawallen.com/photos/index.php?action=gallery&gallery=Crumball Rally - The Italian Job
It was something I would never have gone for either - it really is worth just going beyond your comfort zone now and again!
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Can I have your computer?
And keep it?
Then borrow a few grand?
I don't own a computer
You can borrow a few grand, but I charge 100% interest
I don't own a computer
You can borrow a few grand, but I charge 100% interest
Dammit!
What about a car?
Anything!
Its no fun when things backfire lol!
That Crumball rally looks amazing!
So amazingly tempted to do that after uni
Seriously, every time someone has done something which makes you think "Darn cool, wish I could do that!" - have a good think about what in hell is stopping you.
Like, I also sail on a 650T tall ship once or twice every couple of years - I climb the rigging, join the engineers doing their rounds of all the machinery below deck, show other people the ropes (literally), fix stuff, scrub stuff, sing dodgy shanties and generally have a fantastic time while killing myself physically.
--> People look at me when they don't know me well enough to have already heard about this and tell me they think it's amazing, and ask me how I got into it. I'm like "Meh, I booked myself on a voyage knowing absolutely nothing in 2005". It's really not that hard to just go do stuff. Same with the rally (someone else had sorted the entry and stuff, just wanted an extra team member. Why the hell not? thought I).
The latest big thing has been my cycling to work - it's 8 miles each way. It's not a huge amount, but to begin with it was "too far" for me to even contemplate. Eventually I came round to the idea that surely the people who /do/ commute that kind of distance daily can't be magicians, they must have got fit by /doing/, right? So I got a new bike on the Cyclescheme and just got on with it. It hurt to begin with but I'm so much stronger and fitter now.
It only takes a little courage to make the snap decision - but once it's done just get on with enjoying it all! DO it do it do it!
Like, I also sail on a 650T tall ship once or twice every couple of years - I climb the rigging, join the engineers doing their rounds of all the machinery below deck, show other people the ropes (literally), fix stuff, scrub stuff, sing dodgy shanties and generally have a fantastic time while killing myself physically.
--> People look at me when they don't know me well enough to have already heard about this and tell me they think it's amazing, and ask me how I got into it. I'm like "Meh, I booked myself on a voyage knowing absolutely nothing in 2005". It's really not that hard to just go do stuff. Same with the rally (someone else had sorted the entry and stuff, just wanted an extra team member. Why the hell not? thought I).
The latest big thing has been my cycling to work - it's 8 miles each way. It's not a huge amount, but to begin with it was "too far" for me to even contemplate. Eventually I came round to the idea that surely the people who /do/ commute that kind of distance daily can't be magicians, they must have got fit by /doing/, right? So I got a new bike on the Cyclescheme and just got on with it. It hurt to begin with but I'm so much stronger and fitter now.
It only takes a little courage to make the snap decision - but once it's done just get on with enjoying it all! DO it do it do it!
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Thats probably the most positive and constructive post I've ever seen in GD - nice one Sara
Back to topic now peeps
Im allways making excuses, i definatly think if i wasnt such a shy person id have so much more fun, the film was funny i thought
I'm the same, i need to get more confidence...i am getting there it just takes time! lol
the film definitely made me think about saying yes to more things though, within reason of course
It is interesting concept but ultimately flawed. Lots of people need to learn to say No more often to stop them selfs being exploited.
The true moral of the story is you should always think before saying such things.
Yes is such a great word. Positive, bold, solid and brings great tide of emotions.
Have a read of "Screw it, let's do it" by Richard Branson which is a very motivational and entertaining read. In short, don't say no based on fear of the unknown. The only no is when something doesn't make sense (and even then you may find a way to say yes and make it work in a different way).
Being negative and saying no immediately rules out further progress of the opportunity. It's better to focus on progressing it if it fits with what you want than say no. Ever thought about those missed opportunities when you said no but looking back you could have worked on it and kept it for later use?
That are times, of course, when saying Yes can lead to trouble: "Does my bum look big in this?" being one such trap. Now, if you're african american you can get away with saying "Hell Yeah!" in a overly loud and Booty appreciative fashion. Anyone else saying that is going to find it a cold night..
Have a read of "Screw it, let's do it" by Richard Branson which is a very motivational and entertaining read. In short, don't say no based on fear of the unknown. The only no is when something doesn't make sense (and even then you may find a way to say yes and make it work in a different way).
Being negative and saying no immediately rules out further progress of the opportunity. It's better to focus on progressing it if it fits with what you want than say no. Ever thought about those missed opportunities when you said no but looking back you could have worked on it and kept it for later use?
That are times, of course, when saying Yes can lead to trouble: "Does my bum look big in this?" being one such trap. Now, if you're african american you can get away with saying "Hell Yeah!" in a overly loud and Booty appreciative fashion. Anyone else saying that is going to find it a cold night..
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