I have no shame.

I have really bad hearing. I'll ask you to repeat what you said about...2-4 times on average, sometimes more. And I have no shame.

If you're a waiter, I'll wave you down or call out your name (politely, of course) from afar rather than wait until you wander by. And I have no shame.

When I'm after an issue of pressing concern, I'll text, message, call, or email you persistently to get a response. And I have no shame.

I have no shame in doing what is necessary. I believe in using your guts that way - it makes the world more efficient.

I find it funny how often times we have such big guts to pursue far-reaching opportunities but we won't muster up the little boldness that it takes to save a few seconds from all the wasted time in the world. And it's not even all about efficiency; it's about all the other little chances that we miss. You know, like in movies, there's often someone who hears only part of a message and misses out on another crucial piece of it that leads to a devastating consequence - like a lost love or a war that could've been prevented. If only the message were repeated, in its clear entirety, would results have been so much more positive.

Maybe it's just a tragic human flaw. That we're scared to get what we want immediately because the concept of instant gratification (or satisfaction) on demand is associated with cruelty and greed. Or that we're scared to call too much open attention to ourselves and risk looking like fools. Whatever the underlying reason may be, we're scared, scared silly - plain and simple. And why are we scared so silly? I feel like we shouldn't be so reluctant to ask for something, with firmness (but without mischief). I think John Locke really must have hit something when he said that self-interest v. self-interest is an excellent option - because if we weren't so afraid to be bold, then the world could be so much more efficient...and productive.