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Perspective

Fortune favors the bold.

Latin proverb

Story

Around 9pm a few days ago, I was outside doing calisthenics and stretching.
On my walk back, I saw a guy zoom past me running at night, phone flashlight on.

I paused, looking down at my crocs.

I had every excuse not to do it.
I had just worked out.
I’d already run earlier.
My neck was strained from trapezing.
My whoop sleep score.

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“Fuck it.”

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I caught up to him and struck up a conversation, saying it’s rare to see people running at night, a true display of character.

We talked and he asked if I do this often.

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At that very moment, my mind went to another realm.
“Oh shit, I do”

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Every meaningful relationship I currently have began the same way.
It was with me.
Rock climbing, the bus, in class, the gym,
I took the initiative and approached first.

This time, it was mid-run.⠀

He turned out to be a genuinely interesting guy. Shared values. Similar drive.
We run together at 9pm, daily.

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In retrospect, I have never regretted approaching someone.
Maybe you haven’t either.

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Become

Become the person who takes the initiative.
Most people never do, which is why there has been an increase in loneliness.

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There’s a high chance something beautiful lies on the other side.
Experiences. Brotherhood. Love.

Remember, its who you become on the journey.