The first time teaches you.
The second time defines you.
Time is the one thing you never get back.
And every moment you give to the wrong person…
is a moment taken from your own life.
Most people don’t protect their time—
they explain, they justify, they give more chances than needed.
But Stoic wisdom is clear:
Respect is not proven by words—
it is shown through actions and consistency.
And here comes the most important part:
If they wasted your time once—learn.
If you let them do it twice—that’s your decision