From the archive

Your principles end where the discount begins

I think it helps to know in advance exactly what you won't do. Before they've shown you the number. Because once you've seen the number, your brain suddenly becomes a very talented lawyer. And if the boundary does move, you can at least call it your choice. I agreed. It benefited me. I didn't want to lose the opportunity. Without the story about how the universe itself cornered you into this premium package of perks.