Oftentimes I think something could be a great opportunity, so I say yes out of a fear of missing out. I may also say yes because I want everyone to know I was invited. Looking back, though, it’s maybe about one in ten opportunities that turn out to be great. That’s not exact math, but when I consider my own inbox and my own conversations, that seems to be about right. The other nine “opportunities” turn out to be one of three things: a job, an obligation, or a glorified favor. We call these things opportunities because we think maybe they’ll get us something we want, but oftentimes, if we
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