Proposing In Traffic?
Summary
- Always consider proposing in real-life situations because if someone is willing to say yes there, they'll be ready for anything.
- When I decided to propose to Ila, I didn't wait for a picture-perfect moment; I simply asked her when I walked in the door, with no ring in hand.
- Authenticity matters more than staged scenarios; if you believe it’s the right time, don’t wait for a perfect setting.
- Immediate actions can follow big decisions; after she said yes, I then recognized the importance of a ring and went to get one.
- Don’t hesitate to move quickly if it feels right; Ila and I ended up getting married just six days later.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest thinking about big decisions in real life, just like when I proposed. If you're going to make a big move or change, ask yourself, "Would I still do this if things weren't perfect?" If the answer is yes, go for it. Don't wait for perfect moments because real life isn't like that. Real life is full of surprises, good and bad.
For example, if you have a business idea, don't wait for the perfect time to start. Take the first step now. Like when I proposed without a ring and got married six days later, sometimes quick actions are the best. If you're sure about your idea, start planning it out right away. Maybe that means writing down your idea, or talking to someone about it.
Being authentic in your choices is important too. People appreciate realness more than a fake perfect scene. This is true for personal growth as well. If you're genuine with yourself about what you want to achieve, you're more likely to get there. Be honest about your goals, and start working towards them with what you have now, not what you wish you had.
Remember, it's not about the perfect setting or waiting for the right moment. It's about the decision and how real it is to you. If you feel strongly about something, whether it's proposing, starting a business, or working on personal growth, make the decision and move forward. Don't let the need for a perfect situation hold you back.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"If someone's going to say yes to you and it mean it, they might as well be able to say yes to you at the grocery store or when you're stuck in traffic because that's what real life's going to be"
– Alex Hormozi
"I think it would make sense if we got married, what do you think"
– Alex Hormozi
"And she said yes"
– Alex Hormozi
"Then I probably should get you a ring"
– Alex Hormozi
"And then I went and got her a ring"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
next time you're in traffic you might want to propose so everybody always wants to say like he was on the beach and he was on one knee and there was candles everywhere it's like that's reflective of normal life isn't it if someone's going to say yes to you and it mean it they might as well be able to say yes to you at the grocery store or when you're stuck in traffic because that's what real life's going to be and so I asked Ila to marry me when I walked in the door with no ring and I said I think it would make sense if we got married what do you think and she said yes and then I said cool then I probably should get you a ring and then I went and got her a ring and we were married six days later