Dharmesh ShahFounder and CTO, HubSpot

The Hidden Cost of Saying "Yes" to Everything

13 Mar 2023 · 0 min

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In this brief monologue, Dharmesh Shah explains that every time you agree to take on something, you are automatically rejecting other possibilities because time is a finite resource. He emphasizes that people often fail to recognize this trade‑off, mistakenly believing they can create extra time. The core message is that saying “yes” carries a hidden cost: the unseen “no” to alternative actions, which can impact personal and professional productivity.

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