Delete That: (and Other Failed Attempts to Look Good Online)

by John Crist

we can’t hide from who we really are. But we sure do try.

The truth is, we each may be the biggest star of the movie playing in our own head, but in everyone else’s head, we’re just extras.

Sports are inherently competitive. Learning how to win and lose with grace is kind of the point. Discovering what you’re good at, what you’re not good at, and how to best contribute to a team regardless is all part of the journey.

“I think my love language is physical acts of quality touch.”

Too funny!

why do we continually follow people instead of following God? Why do we expect humans to be anything but, well, human?

Because we too are human.

The best comedy makes you feel seen, feel heard, feel like you’re part of something larger than yourself.

The idea that people screw up, learn from their screwups, and become better, more enlightened people has somehow been relegated to the dustbin of history.

Aren’t we sophisticated enough as humans to understand that great art is often made by very flawed artists?

If I’m in an elevator with you, you better take out your phone. Don’t just stand there, blank faced, like a psychopath.

That's just funny.

For all the stories I’ve told about them previously in this book that maybe haven’t portrayed them in the best light, this story right here is who they truly are. They were there for me on the darkest day of my life.