It doesn't matter what the end looks like-what matters is that it came. Bam, you're done. But life, Axi? There are degrees of life. You can live it well or half-asleep. You can go sledding down a sand dune, or you can spend your life in front of the TV. And I don't mean to sound like a stupid after-school special, but you have to keep living the way we did these last weeks. Risk, Axi. That's the secret. Risk everything.I nodded, trying not to cry again. Okay. But I might not keep stealing cars.That's all right, he said.
"It doesn't matter what the end looks like-what matters is that it came. Bam, you're done." This emphasizes that completing something is what truly matters, regardless of the outcome. The speaker reflects on life's variability, suggesting there are different ways to live—fully engaged or passively, like sledding down a sand dune or watching TV. The message encourages embracing life actively, even if it involves risk. "
"Risk, Axi. That's the secret. Risk everything." The narrator is urged to take chances and live boldly, highlighting that true living requires stepping out of comfort zones. Despite hesitation and potential consequences, the importance of embracing uncertainty and living fully is the central theme. The story concludes with a humorous, relatable note about not risking theft anymore, underscoring the importance of taking meaningful risks in life."