Heartbreak, Debilitating Fear, and the Craziest Risk We Might Never Take…

Danny …

As I type this, I’m wearing an “I’ve got a secret” smile and I’m suppressing a child-like giggle at the thought of an upcoming birthday party. The secret I am happily privy to is that YOU WILL earmark a significant amount of time, resources and money and invest it all to accomplish what you’ve bravely shared in this post.

Of course you will. I would venture to say that it’s a “done deal” … the dye is already cast. You’ve set your intention to give birth to the Thought that nests in your consciousness and woos your heart. Now, finally, your spirit is imbued with a “certainty” about the manifestation of the Thought that will never release you.

Acts of love, like acts of kindness, are irresistible in the breast of those who choose to follow their bliss. I’m convinced that the undertaking you propose here will make you blissfully happy and the echo and impact of the “actualized” Thought will be heard ‘round the world.

I believe in Divine Order. These are the things we are destined to do at a certain point in time … even if we’re ravaged by fear and trepidation. That is not your state. You’ve already transitioned to the next level of “Purpose” … where only one question remains:

Will you “Pay It Forward” or “Pay It Posthumously” … because the Thought that has relentlessly niggled at you for a year is YOURS to do. It chose you and now you’ve chosen it.

Shalom!

Scratch at the back of the brain….yes I think that describes it very well.

After working for hours every day on my computer for over two and 1/2 years, I am just beginning to understand some of the principles of Internet Commerce and a lot the the pitfalls.

Even though your heart and thoughts are in the right place, add another important dimension to what ever you decide to do.

Make sure….Loud and Clear that this is a business.

This business is only going to work if One is focused on doing ONE thing and doing it well.

My problem and a lot of others that I have read what they are saying is that it
is very easy to go from half finished program to another half finished program and make nothing from any of them…other than a loss of needed funds invested in the program or some of the things needed to make it work.

Karilee’s comment above is much more focused than mine, but details most of what is going through my head.

Some strong Bewares need to be given along with the training…Let it be known that what they are getting in this “Beginner” training is all they need right now.

Learn what is offered, then move up. Because moving up is the hope and inspiration that keeps us going.

I have a blog about Diabetes and another about Internet Marketing….both are in very busy niches, created mainly because I knew nothing about keywords and such…..takes awhile to learn on your own.

But for my Diabetes site I always had this “Scratch at the back of my Head” for a membership with a forum type place or even a blog of all comments where members could connect and communicate easily.

I have noticed on some forums there are volunteer administrators…so this could be a solution for some of the communications and paper work…and even some of the training Q & A to be shared and discussed, giving monetary credit or credits to upgrade in the training for time spent “administering”…..to financially strapped subscribers.

Sorry for the long epistle, but that is just the way my mind works.

Back to your idea…..I think is worth working to make it happen.

You have some very helpful people commenting and agreeing with you up, so give it the thought it deserves and Never end up as one of those disinterested, bored marketing coaches who sell an hours training for $5,000.00 then marks it down for the “masses” to $497.0 or $97.00 a month.

Just a question, what answer did you give to your grateful Webinar attender who initiated that Scratch to the back of your Brain?

You’re one of the good guys, Danny. I have no doubt whatever you choose to offer, that it will have a huge positive impact. (And ironically, I also predict that you’ll have more criticism and complaints offering training to a “free audience” than a paid one. But it will be sincerely appreciated by MANY.)

In this post, I just LOVE the way you articulate the shift in fears from business newbie to someone who has proven themselves and has something to lose now… brilliant. Challenges are there for us at every level, they just grow with us. Thanks for modeling what it looks like from where you are to face fears with grace and abundance.

My first thoughts were that this would be an interesting participatory project for the people in ABM, enabling those with little experience to become teachers and mentors in fact before venturing out to their entrepreneurial ventures.

My second thoughts were of the recipient “Sweat Equity” required by Habitat for Humanity and that college scholarships never cover all expenses and come with success (grade) requirements for sustaining the grant as well as work-study commitments and/or research or reporting or other stipulations.

Certainly there are many directions that could make this not only feasible but multiply productive.

Wow, coming in a little late here and pretty much all I want to say has been said.

But I do want to add a couple of things here. Warning, major gushing ahead.

I discovered you when I found ‘Engagement from Scratch’ on Amazon and was about to put it on my wishlist but then saw inside a link to get it for free. It was the first book I read when contemplating building an online business/community, I’ve since read at least a hundred more and it still remains my favorite and has been reread many times. Getting it for free did not negate it’s value and I truly credit it with being the inspiration to continue on with my dream.
I’ve since then been an avid follower of you and FPM, attended most of your free webinars, competed in the Scavenger hunt etc. However I’ve also followed many others at one time or another and you are one of the few that I still follow.
Why? Because you give excellent practical advice etc but more importantly I believe in your integrity and your post just goes to reinforce that belief.

I say ‘Go for it’, I think it’ll be one of those things that if you don’t do it you’ll always wonder how it would have panned out.

Hi Danny,

I’ve followed you for a few years now. I met you through another freelance writer who’s become my mentor. And I don’t think offering your training free is crazy at all.

I work within the unemployment area and see so many people who would benefit from some good training, but nobody can afford it. While all the coaches are out there charging exorbitant fees so they get rich saying everyone “deserves to learn” and should spend their grocery and rent money on this training–well, it doesn’t always work that way. So yea, offering your training is a gracious and honorable thing… and the payback for you will be huge.

So yea, go for it. This all reminds me of the actress/comedienne Carol Burnett. Starting out she was in New York, broke and struggling. Someone saw her perform. She was good and he saw promise. So he loaned her a lot of money to use to learn her craft. His payback–pay it forward. We all know that Carol Burnett became one of the top comediennes in the U.S. and internationally. She honed her talents and paid it forward in many ways.

Sharing your training to others will help pay it forward. So yea, go for it. The rewards will come back at you in ways you can’t even begin to imagine now.

Danny,
Here are couple of thoughts as you consider expanding your venture.
Several years ago I learned about a concept whereby people and their careers go through living in phases. Only a very few achieve level 3, and if you can achieve level 2 you are ahead of 85-90% of the world population. This may not have the complete list, but the three phases I remember apply to your situation. They are living in; phase 1 survival, phase 2 security, and phase 3 significance.
#1 Survival: Living paycheck to paycheck. Just getting by.
#2 Security: Having six months living expenses saved in the bank, money put aside for retirement, property ownership, etc. Protection if something happens and preparation for the future.
#3 Significance: Creating in bringing enough value into the world that large numbers of people are influenced and benefited from what you do.
What you are talking about is living a life of significance a very admirable yet desirable position to be considering. Which brings me to my second point.
“You can’t give what you don’t have.” Everything begins with a dream. It seems that you can dream large dreams, but you are only able to even consider your education offer as a result of what you have become. While I was researching marketing training and support I saw tens of offers of which many were very good. What came through to me from you Danny was the deep level of character and sincerity coupled with a homey personal demeanor which attracted me. The decision point was the unparalleled level of support. Loyalty is built on delivering more than your customer expects and I felt that I would get that from you.
Lastly, Fear. One of my managers used to say “action cures fear.” Another time I learned that the opposite of fear is not courage as many people believe. The opposite of fear is faith. This is a condition which is a constant roadblock for me. The reason I am in the Audience Masterclass is to learn marketing for my spiritual/recovery coaching business. I deal with fear every day but I deal with it by surrendering it to the divine and continuing to take action, usually just baby steps, to keep moving forward towards my goals. I believe you will likely do the same thing.

Great idea, Danny. I really appreciate your idealistic approach to the business world. I feel this is what our world needs, visionaries who make us understand that things CAN be different from what they have been so far. So thanks! I’m having my 16-years-old son read your posts to exercise his English (we are italian) on something which has some good hints for life within. I’ll be following you!

I think you already know the answer to “should I do this?” What you’re looking for is the how: how to make it work, how to make it feasible, how to reach the people you’re trying to reach, etc.

Fortunately, you don’t have to have it all figured out by tomorrow! That’s what I keep saying about my business.

The issue of fear has been a real one for me for some time, and particularly in the last year. Interestingly enough, I wrote a post about fear on my own blog earlier this year, and even though it has certainly blessed many people, I need to go back and read it because no doubt God had me write it as much for ME.

I’m in the middle of a divorce after 31 years of marriage. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 29 years, homeschooling for 23, never finished college, spent 20 years helping my husband build a business instead, and now I’m having to figure out how to support myself and my three children who still live with me.

To put it succinctly, tonight I was thinking that if it comes down to it and I have to move myself and my three boys in with my daughter (who rents a 3-bedroom) until I can get on my feet, that’s the way it goes. We’ll at least have a roof over our head.

So yeah, there are a lot of us who have more than a little trouble on our plate. I have actually invested about $1700 in the last few months to learn how to build a business (took Daniel Levis’ Quantum Income Leap course) and I’m getting a life coaching certification. I’m going to be doing homeschool consulting, as well as life coaching for women in midlife who, like me, suddenly find their whole world turned upside down and are wondering what to do next.

Those doubts and fears you listed as a new entrepreneur? Yes, yes, and yes. But what is the alternative? Failure? No. Not an option. I am going to build a business that provides WELL for me and my family, and that is a blessing to others to boot.

I think you have a great idea! I am thinking of my son, who has the business background, but maybe not all that is needed to get his dream business and idea off the ground. He wants to partner with an already established “society”, but lacks the financial resources and contacts or way to go about it. So, I think something like what you are thinking makes perfect sense.

Hi Danny,
Love your intentions. To me, success of your idea will depend to how you execute your plan. Conducting a survey sounds like a great way to determine what parameters to set around your “new offering” and evaluating need and estimating potential returns (both to your participants and to you).

There likely is a viable way to execute your plan in a way that the good will and good karma generated will bring you returns that are worth more than the simple selling price, and probably even in ways that you couldn’t even imagine at the moment.

I haven’t read through all the comments here yet, so not sure if this has come up yet, but in case it hasn’t, here’s another thought. There is also the “I can’t afford to invest in another course that isn’t going to move the needle on my business.” As I’m sure you already know, besides having the knowledge of what to do, other related success factors that people, including myself, often miss the mark on are: stick-to-itiveness; vetting the business idea and business model correctly in the first place; finding an efficient fail-fast-and-often strategy; and customizing other people’s advice to your own situation. So, I guess I’m wondering if your plans will include more than “getting information out there”? Hope these thoughts help in some way.

Wishing you all the best. I’m sure you will find a way to make this work. Looking forward to watching the plan unfold. 🙂

Danny,
I was nodding my head all the way through reading your post. Yes, this is a great idea! Yes, you should follow your heart and do this!
What would be the meaning of business success if we don’t pass on the knowledge we’ve accumulated and empower people to achieve their own goals?
I strive for business success every day, so that soon I can empower and inspire people in my home country to live better lives. That’s why I can truly relate to your sentiment.
Thank you for sharing your inner journey! Something great will come out of this!

Dear Danny,
I have the feeling that you already now what to do. Trust your gut and enjoy the process!

Wow, this post sure touched a chord!

I obviously don’t know you well Danny, but I suspect your friend Jadon nailed it when he said
“You’re born for this.
Trust that voice from your soul.”

Thanks for being inspiring.

Wow, this sounds great! It is people like you, offering things like this, that give such incredible help to all of us. I have been in this crazy Internet business for over two years now and still haven’t made much money, something I desperately need to do. A lot of us really can’t afford to invest in programs like yours, even though we’re dying to. I’ too, dream of being successful enough to give back someday. Thanks Danny.

what a release that would be if one knew you could share your skills and knowledge with those who otherwise could not access it. It’s so frustrating as a writer to read the ads offering all kinds of help and training and finding the bottom line is far more than what is affordable. This is what I think every person of faith dreams of doing – being able to support or help one’s family and then to influence others. Let the blessings begin!

Danny, circumstantially, you and I have had a little bit of direct communication. I can’t recall whether I’ve ever had occasion to mention this, but I consider you to be one of the most sincere, humble, empathic persons it’s been my good fortune to interact with in Life. My response to your post is that I’d better get busy honing my skills because I’d like to be part of your team as you roll out. That doesn’t mean that I’m seeking paid position, but that I trust your vision and intentions, and there’s no better place for spirits to express and intermingle than on a sincere mission of love and service. This post comes right at a time when I need every inspiration to clarify my own focus and intentions. All Blessings of the Infinite Eternal to you and yours, Good-Brother! Peace, Light, Joy, and Fulfillment in all you do!

Danny, I am new to the ABM. I found it through your free webinar. Normally, I would never click through – I have learned to be skeptical about internet offers. But, you asked something in the webinar that struck me – you wondered whether we had something to offer AND whether we were willing to work hard. I loved that you weren’t spamming me with a ‘get rich quick’ scheme.

There is something inherently honest about you. As you must see, people respond to that honesty. I lost my job due to an injury several months ago. That means I have committed a significant portion of my grocery money to you for the next several months to cover the costs of ABM. And I am totally okay with that. Here’s why: I truly believe that even one person can make a difference in the world. I have been too scared to make an attempt, but I do have something to offer young people. I think your company can help me find them so that I can do everything in my power to support them. My goal isn’t to grow rich, it’s to contribute something worthwhile. Ever since I made this decision, I have felt an enormous lessening of stress and a growing excitement for life that has been lacking.

Unless you actually do this, that itch will likely never go away. You are in a wonderful position to give people a boost. While I think there are many people who would like to help others, most of us do not have the platform to actually do something about it.

It is clear you will have a great deal of support for any new venture – especially one that has the potential to change people’s lives in such a positive way.

The Seneca quote somebody posted above is one of my favorites. As are all of Brene Brown’s books – it would not be overstating anything to say her writing helped me find my courage!

Here’s another quote to add to your arsenal:
When you come to the edge of all the light you know,
and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown . . .
Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen:
There will be something solid to stand on
Or you will be taught how to fly.
Barbara J. Winter

I hope that in stepping into the darkness you help others to find their wings.

Wow! Go for it! In Judaism, the highest form of charity is helping others help themselves. Providing training for people so that they can make a living is a really worthy effort. Go for it!

Hi Danny
Anything you can or want to do to help other, is always a good thing. If you give from the heart, you will always receive tenfold back.
Blessing.

Hey Danny!

You are obviously on this Earth already doing great things, so what’s one more? I would go with your gut. If it’s something you would do for free, then I’m a big believer that the money will follow.

If you really are worried, then maybe decide on an ’emergency fund’ amount, once it’s funded, then take the leap? That way you know you have a reserve to take care of your family, team, et. al. if something does not come to fruition like you thought?

Is this something you could Crowdsource to get going?

You can do it! 🙂

Danny,

You are the best and pretty much the only person who has survived my cuts. I’ve taken training from many but most were simply promising wealth.

Wealth is great, but there are many, many kinds of it. I dropped out of college cause I found that the job I was lined up to do, although lucretive, was NOT what I really wanted in life. I have no kids, no wife, no family on purpose. I’ve always put the spiritual ahead of the physical. I did find out years ago that you have to have enough to sustain yourself, however, cause if you don’t, then how can you help anyone else.

You might wonder why I take training from you – it’s because I don’t have enough to sustain myself right now. Up until this economy collapsed I had no problem with that. In fact, I was one of the highest paid music instructors in my town. I had tons of $$$. Today no, I am deeply in debt and am working hard to convince others to simply try out what I have for them.

And that’s where you come in. New ways of convincing others in a world where folks are kinda “shell-shocked” by poverty.

Nah, you’re not crazy at all Danny, just eager to be unique and help so many people who are eager to bust out of their lonely existence and become more then they had ever hoped to be.

I’m excited and can’t wait to see what you come up with. Guess this means I’ll be back.

~Adrienne

Danny, I sooo love your heart. Truthfully, just the way you allow us to keep coming back is sooo generous. I wonder how may times I’m going to have to go through Audience before I finally clear the final hurdle. However, my heart hurts as well for those who truly can’t compete on a global level. I noticed last year that Noble Coaching (out of England I think – and I think that was the right company) has a scholarship application. They offer a certain percentage of their class positions on a sliding scale so that everyone invests, but on their level. I think the principle of giving a portion of abundance helps more to come your way might apply.

Hi Danny,

I believe that you believe in yourself, not your fears. You are in-charge of those fears. They might haunt you for a while, but when you decide to go against the flow, you push yourself to the edge and win the race.

Your concerns are totally valid. Your actions are going to affect a lot of people around you. Still, your intentions to do something for the betterment of entrepreneurs are your biggest strength.

I recommend: GO FOR IT! Trust your intentions and get ready to embrace success again. You know how to do it, don’t you? 🙂

Hey Danny,

This is probably the most courageous and heart-felt act, I’ve ever seen anyone think about doing. I think it’s a great idea and believe that it something which will be extremely valuable. I would love to know more.

I bet if you do it right (which I’m sure you will), the money will come as a result in a way that gives the help to the people that need it while sustaining the time and energy you put into it. I also bet (yeah, I like to gamble) people will gladly lend their assistance when it’s needed.

I could be wrong, but I doubt it 😉

Cheers,
Justin

Hi Danny, I’m new around here, but nonetheless one of your subscribers. One of your trainees / students referred me to your site a few weeks ago, and I’ve been looking through the Audience Business Masterclass Program. This is something that looks promising, however I find the price for this program way off my budget. I did write into FM requesting further information, but didn’t get any reply ever since I wrote in about 10 days ago.

I’m the founder of Mandy’s Pages, (www.mandys-pages.com), and I intend to create a business solution connecting writers across the globe with prospective clients who are in need of written content. To that extent, I’m really interested in knowing what you have to offer, and how you can help me.

I’m not really sure how you plan to help entrepreneurs like me, since I am not familiar with how you work, but I would definitely be all ears for what you have to say or plan in this regard.

All the best in your endeavors and looking forward to hearing from you…

Bravo, Danny! I took your scavenger hunt and am keeping a copy in my files for the time the Lord enables me to do more. Part of my assets are frozen that I hoped would take care of some things. I have a small amount set aside for business, but not nearly enough for a paid course. I have some ideas to get my book, Our Lifeship: A Study in Proverbs for Women, out there more. Some I can do and some are tabled for now. If you offered a free course, I would take it. When it comes to doing the videos, I am restrained without a digital video camera. I am trusting in the Lord and believe He’ll provide for me. I don’t know His timing.

In the past I’ve taken leaps of faith. One in signing the contract for my book. More will be published in the future. So yes, Danny, I believe you’re doing the right thing. I know there’s dishonest people in this world. Some stole from me in the past, but I cannot give up. I believe God called me to write, and I will write and promote my book the best that I am able.

My website is down right now. I believe my webmaster is working on it, and some things take time. You’ve helped many and your desire is to reach out more. Go for it.

Hi Danny,

I say “Go for it!”

If you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you want to provide a “transformative business education experience for deserving members of your global entrepreneurial community” then feel the fear and do it anyway. Believe in what you want to do and you and your students will be a success. You can make a difference if you want to make a difference. It’s up to you. 🙂

Yep, you’re totally nuts. But in the *right* way.

Anytime I can do anything to promote this project, you know where to find me. 🙂

It’s a delicate balance when deciding how much of your effort needs to go into sustaining and growing your business and how much to give back. I charge a relatively high price for my training services, mostly to larger American companies that can afford it. At the same time I have a lot of empathy for people in underdeveloped countries who operate in an entirely different financial spectrum.

I agree that it is important that the receiver of your services have to have some skin in the game to have an appreciation for what you are providing; from your standpoint you are still giving the training away though.

Only you can decide what percentage of your business can be devoted to philanthropic efforts. Once that percentage has been decided you have to find a way to work within that range or you put your company (and the people who depend on it) at risk.

One of the programs I am currently working on is to bring technical training to third-world countries. I am hoping to leverage some of the abundant wealth in my country to help fund this program, maybe even getting a grant from the government. We spend so much money giving people fish while very little comparatively is spent on teaching others HOW to fish. By the time that money passes through the receiving countries government, often very little makes its way to the people who need it.

Dear Danny,

I admire your energy, drive, nobility and insight of blogging marketing. I loved your book Engagement from scratch and I look forward to joining more training with you.

Love,
Louise,
Bilka.

Timing is going to be everything with this. Creating a foundation of some kind is going to take work and resources.
It’s vital you don’t ruin your marriage or compromise your staffing through this. You should only do it when you can afford not only to lay funds aside for it but half of one person’s working hours.
It will be great for those you benefit and for your own business, because it will draw us all closer to you in community as we, too, come on board. (I presume you’re talking training the third world, even perhaps going out to places where they don’t have internet access?)
It has to launch at a moment when you are able to step off your treadmill and say, ‘Okay, I’ve got these courses up and running – no more new products for a year or two while I consolidate.’

Life is too short for regrets or niggles on the brain. It is niggling because you made a commitment. Who cares what others think. It matters to you and because of that you know based on what I have read of you, that you need to follow your heart. Whatever support you need, just ask. I have helped hundreds of people who could not pay me to develop and in some cases open successful businesses and in others, fail forward and get to the next level
You do your best and keep your word, even when only to yourself. Loved the post and I admire what you and your team are doing. You give me great hope for your generation and the future of the world.

You may know the biblical quote “It’s more blessed to give than receive,”and yet whenever you give, you always seem to receive more than you put out. No…its not necessarily from the same source, but that gift/blessing you imparted to others sure does come back. Giving is more often than not a “win – win” situation for both the giver and the receiver. So go a head Danny…follow your heart, cuz your head is calling :-)!!! Just know that… A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. Proverbs 18:16 (NIV). And it does that when the givers heart is in the right place…I believe your time is now. I mean… we love you, particularly the way you inspire us, without all the hype (I really hate hype), and we don’t want to see you making that scratch on the back of your brain any larger (Yuck Danny!!…What a visual 🙂

Danny, I’ve think you’ve heard from your readers…NO…you are not off your rocker! It is what we all dream about…making a difference. And I can’t speak for anyone else but I cannot tell you how many times I’ve told myself that I would start giving more when I started making more. One thing that is so inspiring to me is that I have found people like you online who are thinking this way (about making a difference)…you are a very rare breed but it seems that you are one of the ones leading the way to making this world a better place. Thanks, Danny! I’m also enjoying the Audience Biz course right now. ;o)

Danny,
As the Executive Director of a small nonprofit whose mission is help ALL children learn to read (esp. dyslexic children and adults) I work hard every day trying to find the money to help the families who don’t have the resources to pay for services. Your story is the same. To change the life of a child (or adult) is a noble effort – with high rewards. By assisting those who cannot afford your services and/products you will gain much more than you expend.

My only advice would be that they must have some “skin” in the game. How you will set that up will up to you. It doesn’t necessarily mean money but they must work hard to achieve their dreams. How you measure that I am unsure but I have learned that when they have no investment (money, hard work, passion, accountability) it is easy to coast.
Bravo to you and all of us in the world who care enough to change a life, a community and the world.

I love you man.

I feel that’s all that really needs said here 🙂

Ok, I’ll add:
I will support you in all the ways I know how, if you’re open to it. (I offered some branding + design advice on one of your info-graphics a while back, but ya didn’t bite :P)

And finally I’ll add:
A pattern I’ve noticed is that hungry, bold, ambitious entrepreneurs make a lot, do well, and then get comfortable and lose their edge. Where once they were bold risk-takers who knew life was a giant adventure, we all have our time to pass, and there really is “nothing to lose… they often end up comfortable, sedentary, and boring. They stop taking risks, and although no one can say “they’ve done nothing” with their lives, it’s really hard to say “hey, you’re still crushing it and doing it up big.”

I don’t see you belonging in that group of sit-on-thumb-ers. I see you as a GAME-CHANGER.

There are a small group of entrepreneurs who are true visionaries, never satisfied and never holding back. They refuse to fall into that comfort zone for too long, or long at all, and they stay hungry.

They also are the one’s who have to drop old relationships that don’t serve them, take giant monetary risks or world-moving challenges, etc.

That’s the group I see you in.

I know I’ve been off the radar, and it’s possible I’ve allowed our friendship to deteriorate, but I hope you know I’ve always kept you in my heart and mind, and I know we’ll rock things as/when the time is right. I have very long-term, big-picture thinking and I believe it’s key.

And I can apply it to this situation as well:

In my mind, it’s not even a risk, dude.
You’re born for this.
Trust that voice from your soul.
It’s karma.
And it’ll come back to you.

Ring in the Karma Economy man.
Play big, not small, and hang around people who GET this, and ENCOURAGE it, not judge you and focus on the DOWNSIDES of karma.

Show the f***ing world Danny Iny.

So says this off-the-grid success-coach, and no matter what my situation, my wisdom is always channeled, blessed, and utterly ON POINT 😉

Believe it.

Whether the venture “succeeds” or “fails” you’ll be in the group who were 1st string players in the game, rather than the scaredy cats who stayed on the bench with the water bottles.

K, I’m off my soapbox.

I love ya, man, and I say that pure.