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Opportunity Cost Audit

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

20 min Intermediate

Goal

Expose hidden opportunity cost.

Steps

  1. 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".

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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 app.

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