I'm not doing anything, and yet I'm also doing the most important thing a man can do: I'm listening to what I needed to hear from myself.
Paulo CoelhoRead
When you say 'yes' to others, make sure you are not saying 'no' to yourself.
Interpretation
Prioritizing others should not come at the expense of your own needs and desires.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between helping others and taking care of oneself. While it's good to be supportive and agreeable, one must ensure that self-neglect does not occur as a result of always saying 'yes' to others, as this can lead to resentment and unhappiness in the long run.
In practice
During a team meeting when discussing workload, I might say this quote to remind everyone to maintain their personal boundaries.
I'm not doing anything, and yet I'm also doing the most important thing a man can do: I'm listening to what I needed to hear from myself.
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