I saw the movie Yes Man yesterday. I’ve been wanting to see it for a long time; I liked the philosophy behind it. I’ve been trying to do it myself for years, but I based it more off being agreeable to dares. There are many dares that I’ve done. It did give me an out that I could ignore dares that were obviously not dares and just people trying to abuse my generosity.
Because that is the biggest problem with a life plan of always saying yes. It loses everything if someone else knows about it and is willing to abuse it. I remember reading a review of the movie that complained that the main character never told his girlfriend about it. I obviously disagree. There is no relationship if the other person knows the answer to any question. Why bother asking the question? You are just a follower and can’t lead anymore.
The only part I disliked about the movie was the motorcycle scene near the end. It was too over-the-top. Everything up to that point had been plausible, but a chase scene on a high-powered motorcycle didn’t fit the rest of the show.
The part I liked the best was the idea of an early morning running and photography class. What a great idea! Go out in good light conditions to take pictures while getting exercise. I’d sign up if I could.