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Opportunity Cost Audit

“Opportunity Cost Audit” is a short 20-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. For each "yes" this week, write the implicit "no" that came with it. Its goal: Expose hidden opportunity cost. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

For each "yes" this week, write the implicit "no" that came with it.

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Expose hidden opportunity cost.

Steps

1

List 7 "yeses" this week.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Awareness of what you lost to gain.

Evidence base

School: Essentialism

Founders: Greg McKeown (2014)

McKeown — "Essentialism".

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Opportunity Cost Audit" take?

This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.

When will I notice the effect of "Opportunity Cost Audit"?

Awareness of what you lost to gain. In the short term: Fewer, weightier yeses.

Is "Opportunity Cost Audit" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Essentialism (Greg McKeown (2014)). McKeown — "Essentialism".

Is "Opportunity Cost Audit" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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