When it comes to new experiences that fit into your larger vision - “yes” should be the default. More data points + more fun = better life.
When it comes to new distractions disguised as opportunities that don’t fit into your larger vision - “No” should be the default.

There is both an art to the YES and an art to the NO.
Thing comes up. “Does this de-rail me? Can I plug this into my current chessboard? Can it be win-win?”
If no… NO.
If yes:
“Do I have the resources (time, energy, bandwidth) necessary to plug this in?

Will this commitment cause my prior commitments to suffer? Are proposed benefits outweighing potential cons? Can I live with the worst case scenario assuming this completely fails? What consequences & benefits am I failing to account for? What does this look like ran out 5 years?

Too many people say “YES” to things due to lack of boundaries / direction.
And too many people say “NO” to things due to an unhealthy relationship with uncertainty / the unknown.
Find the balance & live the life you’re destined to live♥️