Before Breakfast Second Cup: Go with the closer one
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Jan 24, 2026 A short case for choosing nearer options to save time and reduce friction. Examples include picking a closer grocery over a cheaper one and preferring nearby activities unless the commute is clearly worth it. Discussion of how small travel differences add up and how living closer can free up hours. Notes on how proximity changes behavior and keeps local conveniences usable.
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Choose The Nearby Option
- Go with the closer option for routine activities unless there's a clear, strong reason not to.
- Less travel time frees up hours each week for meaningful activities and reduces friction for participation.
New Nearby Supermarket Example
- Laura describes a new supermarket five minutes from her home replacing stores 10–15 minutes away.
- This proximity turns a forgotten-ingredient errand from a half-hour delay into about a 15-minute fix.
Small Commutes Multiply Over Time
- Small differences in travel add up when repeated across the week, creating large time costs.
- Evaluate choices by weekly or yearly time impact, not single-trip differences.