Hell Yes Decision Framework

A framework for making better decisions by raising your standards for what you say "yes" to, helping achieve laser-like focus.

Core Principle

• "You can do anything but you can't do everything"
• Focus is about saying no to good things to make room for great things
• Need to raise your "yes threshold" from "pretty good" to "hell yes"

Implementation Steps

1. Raise Your Yes Threshold

• Move from saying yes to "pretty good" opportunities
• Only commit to things that generate a "hell yes" response
• Acknowledge and bring awareness to how low your current threshold is
• Exception: Personal "hell yes" activities (like trips with friends) are okay

2. Time Management Structure

• Switch from "Manager's Schedule" to "Maker's Schedule"
  • Manager Schedule: Filled with constant meetings and interruptions
  • Maker Schedule: Long uninterrupted blocks (2.5-3 hours) for deep work
• Create 2-3 focused work blocks daily
  • Morning block
  • Post-lunch block
  • Optional evening block
• Avoid the "zebra calendar" (striped with constant meetings)

3. Clarity Pyramid

• Mission: Your big "why"
  • Be honest about true mission, not fancy mission statements
• 1-Year Goals
  • Set both "floor" goals (minimum acceptable)
  • Set "FYA" (F*** Yeah Awesome) goals for stretch targets
• Monthly Execution
  • Break down into people, product, and finance targets
  • Check-in monthly against the full pyramid

4. Decision Framework

• Write out clear "Yes" and "No" lists
• Identify what you must force yourself to do
• Acknowledge what you must consciously avoid
• Focus on things against your nature that need conscious effort