Day 197 - When to Cut Bait

There’s an old phrase—“know when to cut bait.” It originates from the world of deep-sea fishing, a trade where decisions are measured not in emotions but in energy, safety, and the return on effort. When you’re trolling the vast ocean, time and strength are limited resources. A fisherman might snag a fish that fights for hours, pulling hard against the line, leading the boat off course, and draining every ounce of focus and stamina. The instinct is to hold on. After all, what if this is the big one?