Did you ever notice that when asked a question we sometimes offer a simple “no, thank you” while other times we react with a charged “NO WAY!” response? And that, while a “no, thank you” response draws very little attention, a NO WAY response draws the wrong kind of attention? Let me explain the difference. […]

The forth rule in our 5-part series on How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret is “Don’t let self-doubt take you out.” In the last post we talked about the importance of finding a true Yes. In this post we’ll talk about how to follow through on a true Yes when it matters most. When […]

The third rule in our 5-part series on How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret is “Don’t settle for less than a true Yes.” First, let’s establish what we mean by settling. Settling is when we decide that something may not be perfect, but it will do. Settling is accepting the best of what’s available […]

Yes-No-Maybe Rule #2 – Hit pause when you sense urgency. This is important because stress impedes our ability to make decisions that support our long-term goals and happiness. Here are two reasons why. Stress is a survival state that our brain triggers in response to conditions perceived as unsafe. This stress response instantly changes our mind, […]

Anita and I know from experience that making bad decisions can wreak havoc on our health, finances, self-esteem, and happiness. We also know from 20+ years of coaching that we’re not alone with this issue. That’s why we created the Yes-No-Maybe Rules, which we will share one at a time to help you make decisions […]