Our line.

‘Hope is not a strategy!’

As I chew on it, I realize that in addition to the literal applications like his, there are likely far more figurative ways to use the concept of fractals (which is really just repetition) when thinking about how to do things.

Buried in the narrative was a word he used: Obligation. I thought that was cool, so I asked him about it. Turns out, for him, it made all the difference.

Here’s the randomness: Talk about legacy, about being remembered.

Immediately, I felt bad. Why had I thought there was no way he could be heading there? No doubt, if even to some degree because of his age.

I finally broke down and bought a new pair of jeans. When I tried them on, I found that little tag in the pocket. I think that tag says it all.

I guess my point this week is, ultimately, hoping you’ve let yourself be known.

‘She really wanted her last check to bounce.’

Stopping to say ‘Hi’ is a small act of intention that can break down barriers and be kindling to conversation and change. It’s a first step to learning someone’s story.

‘The known is always safer than the unknown.’

How many people could you run into somewhere and ask them something personal without feeling like you were being nosy?