Guard your yes

"The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything." — Warren Buffett

Here's the thing. Every yes is a withdrawal from the same account.

Time. Attention. Energy. There's one balance, and it's shared.

I used to say yes to feel generous. Really, I was just avoiding the small discomfort of no.

The bill came later — resentment, rushed work, a calendar I didn't recognize.

A quick yes is often a slow no to something that mattered more.

Your yes is only worth something if it's rare.

This week, try treating a yes like it costs you something. Because it does.

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