It absolutely was the sort of e-mail that produces your arms tight clench up, right by the ears.

A friend—not a super-close one, but one we respected and admired—wanted my assistance with a writing task.

Her due date ended up being 7 days away. She simply required several hours of my time. She had been also ready to spend me personally. Would we assist?

I took a deep breathing, glanced within my calendar, and chewed it over.

Hmmm. I really could probably fit this project that is little my week if We juggled a couple of things around, woke up early in the day, stayed up later on, or carved out some time on a Saturday or Sunday.

But also simply thinking I was already feeling bitter and resentful about it. Continua a leggere