PROMPT: Risk

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When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?

When is the last time you took a risk? Getting out of bed. (Every action or enacted decision generates some risk.)

How did it work out? I’m still alive, but the day is still young.

PROMPT: Nervous

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What makes you nervous?

Chemical interactions in (and between) my nervous, enteric nervous, and endocrine systems make me nervous.

PROMPT: Positive Change

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Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

I’ve embraced the Crazy. #embracethecrazy

PROMPT: Named

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If you could have something named after you, what would it be?

A random rock in the riverbed.

PROMPT: Goals

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How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

In playing football, I find telling linebackers “no” is not beneficial. Words are strange things, at once infinitely powerful or powerless, depending upon context and will.

PROMPT: Every Day

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What do you wish you could do more every day?

Be spontaneous.

PROMPT: Best Compliment

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What was the best compliment you’ve received?

“I wouldn’t have done it that way, but that method has your name written all over it.”

PROMPT: Negative Feelings

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What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?

Sakshi Bhavan, the dispassionate witness, giving feelings one’s full attention without allowing rumination that compounds the effect.

Not technically a strategy, but I think it’s on point.

PROMPT: Superstitious

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Are you superstitious?

Nah. I’d say I’m normal-stitious, possibly even substitious.

PROMPT: Fate/Destiny

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Do you believe in fate/destiny?

I don’t believe. I don’t disbelieve. I have insufficient data on which to draw a conclusion.