I’ve seen it, and for such a stupid movie, it got me to thinking as well. I NEVER say “yes.” I only do what I have to do. If “no” is an option, than “no” it is. Now let’s assess if this approach is working for me… I’m alone, unemployed and on the verge of going broke. I spend seven days a week in the gym and I’ve lost three pounds. I’ve been writing the same novel since 1996. I haven’t had a date since Obama was elected. I think it’s safe to say that a new attitude might be in order.

Here’s the problem… I can’t change. I don’t know if it’s because I’m too old, stubborn, scared or D)All of the above, but I don’t feel the potential for attitude change dancing around inside of me. Would it help? No doubt. I could go into job interviews with enthusiasm and a smile as opposed to the sense of dread and thinly disguised contempt for the interviewer I usually bring. I could cut back on the beer and pasta seven nights a week and get in the kind of shape I used to take for granted. I could actually get laid once in a while and maybe, just maybe if I open myself to the possibility, find myself in a nice relationship. All of this could happen if I just learned to say “yes,” or even “maybe,” than continue to cloak myself in the comfort and warmth of “no.”

BTW, despite the overwhelming evidence noted above, I’m not sure I would change my attitude even if I could. It may have its faults and limitations, but it’s completely, 100% mine. I’m still standing. My attitude has gotten me this far, I feel committed to seeing where it takes me the rest of the way.

I sure hope the rest of the way isn’t already here.