Cutting to the chase

Ashwin Goyal

Jul 3, 2024

"Why is he struggling again?"

"Because he has to grow, to overcome."

"But he just did that last chapter!"

"He needs more challenges to become a true hero."

"Stop making him suffer. Just let him win already!"

"Fine. He wins. And then... nothing else happens. Happy?"

"... Okay, maybe a bit more struggle."

Being chosen

"There are dozens of people here, the odds are in my favor. I won't be noticed. I'll also make myself small, they won't even know I'm here." The speaker scanned past him. "Almost there, just a few more moments

Knowing thyself

"More money, more stress," he said, shaking his head. "And less time for yourself," she added. "Exactly, it's a scam. Just a shiny title to keep us grinding." "And you still want it." "Absolutely."