We dive into the age-old debate of online shopping versus the good ol’ in-person experience! I mean, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love the thrill of trying out an office chair before committing to it? I’m James A. Brown, and I’ve got a soft spot for those mesh-back beauties—so much so that I found myself wobbling and spinning in an empty store, pondering life choices. While the digital future is calling with its click-and-ship charm, there’s something special about feeling the comfort (or lack thereof) of a chair before it becomes your new work buddy. So, what’s that one thing you still want to try IRL before hitting that “add to cart” button? Let’s chat about it!

Takeaways:

• Sometimes, you just gotta try stuff in person before hitting that 'buy' button!
• James humorously shares his quest for the perfect office chair in an empty store.
• The future may be digital, but feeling the product first can save you money and time.
• We all have that one item we still want to experience live—what's yours?

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net

This is the Daily Note.

I'm James A.

Brown.

I might be the only person left on earth who still goes to the store to try out office chairs.

I walked past the ring lights in the printer ink, and I found a sad row of mesh back, maybe comforts.

One after another.

I sat, I leaned, I wobbled and spun a little.

And in the end, I didn't buy one.

The store was empty, just a hushed hub of pickups and drop offs.

Look, I know the future is digital.

Click, ship, return, repeat.

But sometimes I want to feel what I'm getting into before I spend the money and the hours sinking into it.

So what's something you still want to try in person before you click add to cart?

Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note, I'm James A.

Brown, and as always, be well.