Takeaways:

• We all have those moments at the gas station where we just want a discount, right?
• It's amazing how a simple question like 'How are you?' can lead to deep conversations.
• Sometimes, life can feel like a marathon, especially for those working long hours.
• Feeling grateful and privileged can really change our perspective on life's little challenges.

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net

This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net I stopped by the store to fill my gas tank and went inside to get 10 cents off a gallon.

Third in line, second in line.

Then I paid cash, talked to the weary cashier who gave me change, and from behind the glass he asked me how I was.

Now that's always a hard question for me.

I said, I'm making it.

And I asked him the same.

He he agreed.

Keep going, I told him.

Keep trying.

He told me.

I've been up for 44 hours, he said 12 hours at the gas station, another eight overnight and back again.

And I didn't know what to say, so I awkwardly told him to get some sleep.

As I pumped my gas, I felt guilty.

I felt privileged and grateful for what I've earned.

On that note, I'm James A.

Brown and as always, be well.