‘Yes’ implies you have said no to something else. What do we give up in return for each opportunity that we say yes to? The proverbial yes person rarely, if ever, comes out on top. The abundance one takes on merely suggests that you will fail or be less than optimal in other areas.
Yet it is not solely about dilution, but instead that, yes, is an opportunity cost. When we take on something new, we are, in turn, prioritizing that over something else. The Sunday afternoon working may require you to sacrifice time with your family and bonding with your children. The new project you take on infers that you turn down or neglect other priorities. ‘Yes’ does not operate in isolation.
Before we are quick to say yes to what may seem positive or appropriate, question ‘at what expense?’ You may find that ‘no’ is far more appropriate.
