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Prepare yourself for a comical tale from my recent Starbucks adventure ☕️. But don't be fooled; there's a valuable lesson hidden in here, too!

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But first, let's ponder a lighthearted question: How do you choose to show up in this crazy world?

Picture this: It's a Saturday morning, and I decide to treat myself to a Starbucks run. It's one of those little joys in life, an excellent excuse to get out of the house early and take my kids on a "bye-bye with Daddy" ride.

However, my usual neighborhood coffee spot was off-limits thanks to a marathon. So, off I went on a 15-minute detour. No biggie, right? This detour meant extra time for personal development – I could listen to some marketing wizardry, investment insights, or dive headfirst into an inspiring audiobook.

As I rolled up to this unfamiliar Starbucks, I couldn't help but notice the drive-thru line snaking around the building like a Starbucks-loving serpent. But no worries, I thought. I had my personal development arsenal to keep me company.

Little did I know, I was about to receive a lesson in the art of queue-jumping.

I found myself at the tail end of the drive-thru line, blocking the path to the CVS pharmacy for anyone in need.

Now, as someone who values kindness and courtesy, I left a bit of space to make it easier for CVS shoppers. But here's where it gets hilarious – about two minutes later, a character straight out of a movie, whom I affectionately named "Jedidiah from 12 Years a Slave," swooped in like a caffeine-crazed superhero to claim the space I'd left open.

This guy was the embodiment of the "I'm the most important person in the universe" mindset. He avoided eye contact, and it seemed like he was engaged in an intense internal debate, slamming his brakes and darting around like a squirrel dodging traffic. And the best part? There was no one else in his car – he was having a passionate argument with himself!

As I patiently waited in line, I observed Jebidiah's car – a flat tire, a busted tail light, and a side mirror hanging on for dear life. Clearly, he had a lot on his plate, or should I say, a lot on his dashboard.

This got me thinking, and now it's your turn: How do you show up in this zany world of ours?

Jebidiah showed up as a bit of a wild card, to say the least. While some things, like flat tires and tail lights, might be challenging to change, our actions and how we treat others are entirely within our control.

My belief is that by focusing on these aspects first, we can later influence or transform other factors in our lives that might seem like roadblocks.

So, let's wrap it up with a few humorous takeaways:

**Today's Giggle-Inducing Lessons**

**Key 🔑 #1**: Multi-millionaires are experts at making the most of their time. (I mean, who doesn't love a good audiobook during a drive, right?)

**Key 🔑 #2**: No matter what life throws at us, how we treat others is entirely up to us.

**Key 🔑 #3**: So, the big question remains: How do you show up in this wacky world? Broken or whole? Worthiness or lack?

Feel like sharing a laugh or your thoughts? Hit reply, and let's chat!

Wishing you a day filled with chuckles and caffeine ☕️, (if it's not too late in the evening)

Your's Truly,

Leland Baptist

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