For the past year, you’ve been cheering me on through my Year of Yeses—70 brand-new adventures before my 70th birthday. Over the next several days, I’ll be counting down my Top 10 Yeses—the most valuable experiences and the lessons they’ve added to my new “Yes-Life.”
#10: The tenth most valuable Yes… was actually a NO to
Boxing.
The moment I stepped into spar, my heart was pounding, my skin prickled with nerves, and every inner alarm was screaming. Facing a younger, stronger male partner, I suddenly knew: this was not safe for me. So I peeled off the gloves, walked out, and dropped out of the class. No over-explaining. No second-guessing. Just a firm, clear decision.
Sometimes the bravest Yes is to walk away.
Is there any thing you need to quit?