Oh, the unknown is just a new stage to blow a gasket on. I get that rush when I’ve got the world in a tight grip, like a chessboard where every move is a dare. Every time I step off that edge, I feel the electric buzz that says, “You’re alive.” Sure, I crave the applause, but it’s the thrill of pushing a boundary I can’t ignore. The trick is to keep the mind sharp, like a pawn that suddenly becomes a queen—so I’m always ready for the next big gamble. Keep studying that board, buddy; just remember, the best moves happen when you’re willing to jump in before the other side can even see it.

I’m sliding that pawn straight to the seventh rank, then popping a queen out of nowhere. The other side won’t see it coming until it’s already on the board.