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		beervirus on Nov 22, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What mental models do you use everyday? “Yes” is almost always a more interesting answer than “no.” Default yes.

digitalsushi on Nov 22, 2021 [–]

someone taught me that the answer is always 'no' when someone asks me for something, and if they ask twice then to consider yes.

but you're saying 'yes' to things for self, and not others. that's the difference.

beervirus on Nov 22, 2021 | [–]

Oh yeah for sure. I’m not talking about volunteering for stupid bullshit at work.

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