Impossible & Starshatter
I’ve watched you take jumps that look like fireworks and I’ve seen the ones that end in a black hole. How do you decide when a jump is worth the risk?
I don’t overthink it, I just feel the line, the wind, the buzz in my chest. If the upside feels bigger than the down, if the audience’s eyes lock with mine, if it’s a new edge I’ve never tried, I jump. If the risk feels like a gamble and the payoff looks like fireworks, it’s worth it. If it’s a black hole, well, that’s a warning sign I’ll heed next time.
Sounds like you’ve got a pretty solid instinct. Just remember the line’s not always as clear as the wind. If something feels off, trust that hiss in your gut. The universe loves to keep its secrets, and it’s usually polite to let them stay hidden.
You’re right, I hear that hiss all the time, like a cheap alarm in a big, bright car. I try to tune it out when I’m chasing something new, but if it’s whispering “stay away,” I’m usually the first to back off. It’s the quiet thing that makes the difference between a story that ends in applause and one that ends in… well, a black hole.
That cheap alarm is the universe’s way of saying “don’t blink.” The good part is you’re already listening. Keep that instinct sharp, and when the hiss rises, treat it like a red flag, not a warning sign. Applause is great, but black holes never show up in the after‑party.