Breaking Brains

While I'll probably be a lifelong Michael Jordan GOAT advocate, I've always been a fan of LeBron James. His longevity and consistency will surely be studied someday. Not only should he not even be playing at this point in his life, but to see him be the best player on the court game after game is shocking.

As I watched the first quarter of last night's Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game, something dawned on me: None of the five Rockets starters were even alive when LeBron made his NBA debut. Not babies, not toddlers. Unborn! Not in existence.

It breaks my brain. I've watched this guy play since I was a college kid, and it never ceases to amaze me. What I love most about his story is the fact that he actively and continually does things he's not supposed to do. He takes conventional wisdom and turns it on its head. He and his son are teammates, for goodness sake! He's breaking people's brains, day after day. Even the most staunch Michael Jordan GOAT advocates should be amazed by LeBron's continued journey.

Regardless of the area of life, I love when people do things that break people's brains. I love it when people take the path less traveled. I love it when people make decisions that make others uncomfortable. I love it when people turn their backs on conventional wisdom and seek a better way.

From a personal perspective, I savor the moments when people ask me why I do such dumb things. Or when people ask why I wouldn't do xyz instead, as those things would be far more financially lucrative.

My encouragement is for you to find moments in life that might break people's brains. Not for the sake of shock and awe, but because doing things like that is often a sign that you're on the path toward meaning.

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