I think the best often is sacrificed for the good. Both are worth pursuing, plowing, and powering through but only one takes you towards what you really set out to do.

This is my experience and so I can honestly say I do not say “no” to things that would interfere with my goals nearly enough. If you find me wandering rather than on an intentional path, just know that I fell prey to “the good” instead of saying “no”. Remind me I’m off the trail that leads to “the best” and I’ll humbly get back to the path that will lead me to the best so I can become my best.