Being generous is not the same as being naive. And understanding that difference can completely change your destiny.

In several of his reflections, Yokoi Kenji explains that order is not coldness, but a form of respect for life. When there is order, there is clarity. And when there is clarity, there is prosperity.

These are the eight things you should never lend, not out of selfishness, but out of wisdom.

1. Never lend your peace.

Many people don’t take your money, but they take your peace of mind. They drag you into their conflicts, their emotional chaos, their constant dramas. You start sleeping poorly, overthinking, and living a tense life.

When peace is lost, performance declines, decisions worsen, and your finances suffer. Protecting your peace isn’t insensitive; it’s safeguarding your mental and emotional well-being.

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