What could you try for the first time?
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So here’s a revelation that’s about as obvious as the sky being blue: anything you haven’t done before is, by definition, something you could try for the first time. I know, mind-blowing, right? You don’t need a bucket list, a guru, or a weekend retreat in the Himalayas to achieve “first-time” status. You just need to pick literally anything you’ve never done and… spoiler alert… do it.
Think about it. You could try eating a weird flavor of potato chips.
You could try talking to that stranger who looks vaguely judgmental at the coffee shop.
You could try balancing a spoon on your nose like a toddler on a sugar high.
Anything.
It’s new.
It’s fresh.
And it counts.
There is no “too small” or “too silly.” If it’s something you haven’t done before, congratulations: you’re officially a pioneer of your own life.
Why does this matter? Because we spend so much time overthinking, planning, and waiting for the “perfect first-time experience” that we forget how incredibly simple the concept is. The magic isn’t in the grandeur; it’s in the novelty. Trying something for the first time. Yes, even something absurdly minor, activates curiosity, forces your brain to pay attention, and gives you bragging rights without needing a medal.
Let’s be real:
If you weren’t already,
life is mostly mundane, repetitive, and slightly disappointing. Trying new things is how you trick the universe into giving you a little spark of fun. And if it goes horribly? Even better, you now have a hilarious story that no one else has.
That, my friends, is first-time glory.
So stop overthinking it.
Look around. Pick something.
Anything. That sock you’ve never worn on the other foot.
That podcast you swore was “not your thing.”
That weird dance move in the grocery store aisle.
If you haven’t done it yet, it counts.
It’s your first time. And yes, doing it makes you smart, funny, and slightly rebellious. Yes, all at once. Or whatever your aim is to be.
The takeaway?
Life doesn’t need to be complicated. First times don’t need to be epic. You just need to try something new, even if it’s something small, ridiculous, or completely unnecessary. Anything you haven’t done before is officially fair game. So go ahead and embrace that inner smartass. Then go make the ordinary feel like a first.
Even if you’re just climbing a rock wall for the first time, eating sushi, or self-publishing. All firsts matter no matter how small or big.
You deserve it so pal! (I’m so serious)
