“Dude! You really brought it. I can tell you made the choice to go for it. Huge props, man.” It took me a while to think about what he was trying to say. And as I contemplated what he meant by it, I thought about that choice we all must make before any big moment. Given the fear of looking like a fool in front of a lot of people, it’s natural to play it safe and just say the words you need to say and get off the stage, while taking as few risks as possible. But that’s the path to forgettable mediocrity. No errors get made, but neither do any memories or value for the audience. Instead, I
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