About this quote

A loud, awkward gesture can end months of second-guessing in an instant. When someone moves first, the choice becomes simple: step back or answer. Ask yourself—what would happen if you acted before you overthought it? Try a small, honest move and accept the result; you'll get clarity fast.

When to use it

• At the university library after finals, I picked up the silly prop on the table, looped it around his neck and kissed him so we both stopped pretending nothing was there.
• After we won the playoff, sweaty and exhausted, I slipped the medal around her neck and kissed her on the pitch, and the whole squad erupted.
• At our tenth high-school reunion, when she finally stood in front of me, I grabbed her and kissed her in front of everyone to make my choice known.
• During the office Halloween party when the broom prop fell, I tossed it aside, draped the fake fangs over his shoulders, and kissed him, and HR looked stunned.