“Maybe” sounds like a temperate haven between tropical yes and boreal no, but there is no “in between” yes and no, because the universe is not binary. “Maybe” feels like a neutral space between extremes, but this is a delusion, because you most definitely have a bias. Every decision is a travel agent asking you to choose a destination; there is no such thing place as “maybe.”
“Maybe” is mostly a weasel word you use to avoid the truth. Take this scenario:
Friend: Do you want to go camping this weekend?
You: Maybe.
Take a microscope to “maybe” and you’ll see it’s a disguise for something else:
Maybe as: A feeble no
“Because I don't like saying ‘no’ I'll say maybe for now until I muster up the courage to say no, or I might acquiesce and say ‘sure’ when you ask again.”
Maybe as: A tenuous yes
“Because I'm not feeling a whole body yes, and a scarcity mindset prevents me from turning down options, I will commit in part. This makes me feel secure while absolving me of any guilt if I change my mind l…
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