Maru and I have learnt a lesson on this trip: when it comes to dining, the convenient option is often a bad deal.
But it’s easy. And there’s no line. And we’re tired. And the reviews aren’t that bad.
However, once the food arrives, it’s a disappointment.
The effort to take 10 more minutes, to travel a few more metres down the road, to explore a little more, is almost always worth it.
This is a banal example, but the convenience craving spills over into other parts of our lives too. How many opportunities, careers, friendships, and experiences are we saying “no” to because we chose the convenient option?