When we run our own businesses
and can work hours
we decide to work,
people WILL take advantage
of that.
They will ask us
to pick up their kids
after school
or drive them to appointments
or do little tasks
that on their own
seem like nothing.
But multiplied
by everyone we know
and asked every day
suck all our time.
I help one person a day.
Many days, that’s it.
I don’t help more people
than that.
And some busy days,
I help by donating supplies
or cash
or helping to promote a promotion.
I tell the asker
of the favor
I can’t help
that I have to help someone else
that day.
Help people
but also protect your time.