“There are no solutions; there are only trade-offs”
— Thomas Sowell
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In life, when faced with problems or decisions, there isn't usually a perfect solution that fixes everything. Instead, every choice comes with its own set of positives and negatives. For example, imagine you are deciding between two jobs: one pays more but has long hours, while the other pays less but leaves you more free time. Choosing the higher-paying job means you get more money but less free time, and picking the other job gives you more free time but less money. This shows that decisions often involve trade-offs, where you give up something to gain something else. Understanding this can help you make better choices by weighing the pros and cons of each option and choosing what matters most to you.
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