the generous no
I fear that protecting my time is selfish. But here’s the truth: guarding your time isn’t selfish; it’s generous. When you’re recharged, you can offer the fullest, most present version of yourself to others. If you’re always running on reserve power, no one gets the best of you — least of all, you .
try softer
I am selfish because I have a huge heart. My greed reflects my unbearable love for every small leaf drifting down from the sky. My longing is a manifestation of my love of the beauty of this world. I am singularly good at welcoming the gifts of this life, I am uniquely attuned to the wisdom of this day, which so often disguises itself in mediocre d... See more
'I'm Too Lazy and Mediocre to Deserve the Life I Want!'
Minimizing harm becomes your primary mode of operation in the world. This is sad, because it makes us miserable and terrified of being ourselves.
Instead the question should be something else. The question should be: what’s the most good I can do, given the inevitable harm that will result from my actions?
If people can trust me to say no, they know I am fully committed to my yes.
The Power of No
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