Unequally Yolked: Builders, Destroyers, and the Cost of Carrying Dead Weight

There’s a truth we often ignore until it slaps us in the face: Being unequally yolked will cost you more than you can afford. Let’s strip the religious context for a minute—because unequally yolked isn’t just about romantic relationships. It’s bigger than that. It’s your job. Your circle. Your hustle. Your so-called friends. Your daily routines. It’s every situation where you’re tethered to something or someone moving in a completely different direction—or worse, pulling you backward while you’re trying to soar. I speak from personal experience. I’ve been tied to people and situations that looked promising on the outside but were poison on the inside. Jobs that drained more than they paid. Friends who smiled but secretly competed. Projects that started with purpose but ended in pain. Why? Because I ignored the signs that we were unequally yolked. Let’s break this down. A yoke is meant for two who can walk together in alignment—same pace, same direction, shared load. But whe...