At what expense exactly?

The concept of opportunity cost is simple enough. For everything you choose, you've decided on what not to choose.

It's that simple. Until it isn't.

For every low standard you accept, you are deciding against a better standard.

For every little thing you pay attention to, you are doing this at the expense of larger things that demand your energy and attention.

It's one of the reasons focusing on our most important responsibilities daily before doing other things is recommended.

For every rushed answer you give, you've decided against embracing the tension created by the question.

For every time you delegate your full reasoning to another GPT-like system, you've decided against building muscles that make you beautifully human.

Thinking about what we stand to gain by each decision we make isn't enough. We also have to bring to mind what we stand to lose and what we are consciously forgoing.

Bring all options into account. Take a deeper look. See what's hidden in plain sight.

Then be comfortable with your decision.

No longer will you be surprised by what you are forgoing.