Opposite Decision Making

Scott Harrison's story demonstrates how doing the opposite of your current life choices can lead to profound transformation and impact. Here's the framework he used:

The Trigger for Change

• Physical health crisis (half his body went numb) led to questioning life direction
• Realized current legacy would only be "getting a million people wasted"
• Recognized need for complete transformation rather than small adjustments

The Opposite Exercise Framework

• Ask yourself "What would the opposite of my life look like?"
• Don't seek minor course corrections - aim for 180-degree changes
• Apply the opposite to:
  • Actions
  • Thoughts
  • Words
  • Daily choices

Implementation Steps

1. Initial Assessment

   • Evaluate current lifestyle honestly
   • Identify core behaviors to change
   • Be brutally honest about current impact

2. Define the Opposite

   • For Scott: Nightclub promoter → Humanitarian volunteer
   • Selling $1000 bottles → Providing clean water
   • Self-focused → Others-focused

3. Take Action

   • Apply to organizations aligned with new direction
   • Be willing to pay/sacrifice for the opportunity ($500/month to volunteer)
   • Accept rejection as part of the process

Results of The Opposite Exercise

• Led to complete career/life transformation
• Created new sense of purpose
• Developed sustainable impact (charity:water raised $750M, helped 16.8M people)
• Transformed personal legacy from negative to positive impact

Key Principles

• Radical change requires complete commitment
• Success may require initial rejection and struggle
• The opposite path often leads to unexpected opportunities
• Previous skills can be repurposed for new mission (promoting parties → promoting charity)