- 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 you = no to time that fulfills you
Saying yes to one thing is always saying no to something else. The cost of a bad yes isn't just the time it takes. It's whatever could have grown in that space instead.
The point isn't to say no to everything, but simply to recognize the difference between a good yes and a bad yes. Then, try to improve the ratio in your life.”