Yes Man

"Your success will be determined by the questions you ask yourself at the moment of decision."

I have always been someone who maintains ongoing mental conversations but before being posed this question, I never considered just how many questions I asked myself nor the significance that the questions had. Not to mention, I never spent much time evaluating or reflecting on my mental conversations but this specific question caused me to do just that.

After doing some reflection on what questions I asked myself at the moment of decision, I realized the questions were often concerned with the consequences or benefits, but more so the consequences.

If you have ever seen the movie "Yes Man" with Jim Carrey, you would know that considering the consequences at the moment of decision does not embody the message of this movie.

Approach decisions fearlessly and with curiosity. Consider the consequences, but not too much. Be a "yes" person. Life is too short to not open the door to opportunities by saying yes. The more I think about it, success is determined by saying yes to many of your questions at the moment of decisions.

By: Eli Lauger

Year: Sophomore

Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship Co-Major

Hometown: Oak Park, IL

Fun fact: I can juggle.