Yes or No

Yes or no questions are fantastic ways to cut through rationalizations. 

There is something almost brutal about a well placed yes or no question.

It removes every exit and every justification, and forces you to stay truthful.

Let's use an example most people can relate to - your boss treats you poorly.

Does your boss treat you poorly? 

Yes.

How long has this been going on for? 

Six months.

Have you told him to stop?

Well, it's complicated. He's my boss and I don't want to risk my position and...

Have you told him to stop?

Well, no.

Can you expect someone to stop doing something if they've never been told to stop?

Well, a good leader still wouldn't... 

Can you expect someone to stop doing something if they've never been told to stop?

Well, no.

So will you tell him?

Yes, I will.

This is not about disregarding that other people sometimes do bad things to you, or that there are circumstances that are more tricky to navigate then others.

It's about you understanding clearly what you need to do to fix your own issues.

Answering truthfully to yes or no questions is difficult to do, but it's crucial for improving your life.

About your relationships, your work, your habits, your progress.

Yes or no.