My friend dared me to "flip the bird" to the next car that drove by. If I did, he promised he'd give me a pack of candy cigarettes.

Not having any idea what it meant, but only how to do it, I did indeed flip the bird. Candy cigarettes were on the line, after all.

And the car promptly pulled over. A man emerged. I was scared to death. In no uncertain terms and with no lack of vigor, he told me just how impressed he was with my gesture.

 

Stephen Palmer is a writer and entrepreneur devoted to helping people conquer limitations, maximize their potential, and achieve true freedom.