I brought a similar situation up to a friend of mine a couple weeks ago from a different perspective. The condensed exchange goes like this: when you were a kid

I brought a similar situation up to a friend of mine a couple weeks ago from a different perspective. The condensed exchange goes like this: when you were a kid did you ever go knock on a kids door that you didn't know, nervously wait for them to answer and then when they finally arrived ask them if they want to play? I have yet to meet an adult who didn't do this as a kid and my friend dutifully replied "hell yeah!" The conclusion of the conversation was that that attitude was rad and that we should put ourselves in that situation or at least aware of the option as much as possible. With obvious caveats because we're both in our thirties, however taking that attitude as much as possible has both enriched our lives for the better in the ensuing weeks. The topic came up because I was reminiscing about my transition to adulthood and wondering what's changed in the two decades since and remembered that I had based my entire career on that attitude. I was a little disappointed in myself for having lost my way. I'm very greatful for the recollection because playing is really fun!