Day: December 1, 2021

Nothing

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Today, I got my usual monthly call from my banker, trying to sell loan packages.

After exchanging the usual pleasantries, he moved into salesman mode.

I asked him a question, “What is in it for you if I take this loan?” He gave a dishonest answer, “Nothing.”

I then asked him another question, “What is in it for me if I refuse to take this loan?” He gave an honest answer, “Nothing.”

I then summarized, “I prefer to do nothing right now.”

I am thankful for the ability to do nothing, especially in circumstances where incentives are not clear.

Commitments or Rules

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You can either lead yourself with commitments or be led by rules.

The former is internally driven, and the latter is externally driven.

Those who are driven by commitments redesign the rules.

Those who are driven by rules avoid commitments.

I prefer to walk my path, than conform to someone else’s.

– Osasu Oviawe