Which do you prefer? The easy way or the right way?

My Life as a Realtor - Episode 8

Let’s be honest.

Sometimes, the right thing to do seems stupid.

It might feel like you’re letting things slide. It doesn’t always come with, applause, or a sense of instant peace but it’s still the right move.

Sometimes, the right thing is you apologizing when the other person won’t even admit their part.

Or sending that awkward message first.

Sometimes, it’s you staying back to clean up when everyone else has moved on.

Or showing up again, when your ego told you not to.

And what makes it harder?

The easy way now sounds wise.

And is usually branded as…

“choosing you,”

“protecting your energy,”

“moving in silence,”

“cutting people off.”

Sounds empowering.

But sometimes, it’s just fear. Or pride. Dressed in pretty language.

Don’t get me wrong, boundaries are good.

But not all exits are boundaries. Some are just escapes.

And you might have taken a few.

They felt right in the moment.

But if you look back, you might realize that you were just scared of looking stupid.

That’s the thing about the right way, it humbles you.

A few things I’m sitting with:

1. The easy thing can feel right if you’re hurt enough.

2. Not every “smart decision” is a wise one.

3. Long-term peace sometimes looks like short-term discomfort.

Let’s stop glamorizing the easy way.

And stop avoiding the hard thing just because it feels slow, quiet, or uncool.

The right thing won’t always look like a win.

But not every win is worth what it costs.

Ciao.