The Power of Saying Yes and Finding the Hum

The speaker shares her journey of saying 'yes' to fears, which transformed her life and career. She discusses the balance between work and family, the addictive nature of work, and the importance of play and joy. By embracing play, she rediscovered the true source of fulfillment, realizing that love and joy are the real 'hum' of life.

What was the main purpose of the speaker's experiment of saying 'yes' for a year?

• To travel more

• To make new friends

• To overcome personal fears

• To become more adventurous

How did saying 'yes' to her children affect the speaker's career?

• It led to a career change

• It saved her career

• It had no impact

• It made her less productive

What does the speaker refer to as the 'hum' in her work?

• A feeling of exhaustion

• A sense of joy and creativity

• A constant noise in the office

• A type of music she listens to

What caused the speaker to lose the 'hum'?

• A lack of new projects

• Burnout from overwork

• Personal issues at home

• A change in career

What activity helped the speaker rediscover a sense of joy?

• Reading books

• Traveling

• Playing with her children

• Starting a new project

According to the speaker, what is the real 'hum'?

• The noise of a busy office

• The sound of success

• The hum of a television set

• The joy of life and love

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for work to be effective?

• Incorporating play

• More hours

• Higher pay

• Strict deadlines

How long does the speaker suggest spending on play to feel its benefits?

• 30 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

What realization did the speaker have about her identity as a 'titan'?

• She no longer wanted to be a titan

• She should retire

• She needed to work harder

• She was the best in her field

What does the speaker believe a dream job should include?

• Long hours

• High salary

• A little bit of dreaminess

• Constant travel