Trades are always happening, even when they aren't visible
- Yes to the early meeting = no to the quiet morning
- Yes to the extra project = no to the free weekend
- Yes to something that drains energy = no to time that fulfills
Trades are always happening, even when they aren't visible
The aim isn't to refuse everything, but to notice the difference between a good yes and a bad yes, then work to improve the ratio in one's life
Saying yes to one thing always means saying no to something else. The cost of a bad yes isn't just the time spent—it's what could have grown in that space instead