The Unexpected Life Lesson That Made Me Rethink My Habits
Do you know those moments in life that seem a bit out of place but have perfect timing? Those that feel like they were scripted as catalysts in your story? This is what one unforgettable conversation with a wise stranger was to me, in the midst of a mild disorientation in life direction.
One seemingly mundane day, a chance encounter with an IT guy triggered a plot twist in my story, which I’ve been needing for a while. You know how IT people are — logic, precision and all that good stuff. He had this way of speaking about life that just grabbed you. He didn’t rattle on, but went straight to the heart of things: choices about our wellbeing that define the way our life unfolds.
“There is one principle that has been life-changing for me and that is “shit in, shit out”.”
While the conversation was completely out-of-the-blue, strangely, it spoke precisely to the challenges I was facing — boosting my physical and mental health. Everything he said hit its target and made me rethink my life choices. “Diseases are like bugs in your software,” he said. “Your body’s like this extremely complicated program, and when you put garbage in—stuff it can’t process—it freaks out like a system hit with a virus. Things go haywire. It’s your call what you load into your system.”
Per his words, even if illness runs in your family, it doesn’t write your destiny. You choose to install the junk that activates bad genes and wipes out your system. What a powerful thought. This man didn't just talk the talk. He walked the walk. His diet? Fruits and veggies, period. No fake food, no tweaked products, no nasty chemicals — only pure gifts of nature. The results? Since making the switch, he's got more energy, a clearer head, and feels less burnt out — like his body's finally running on the code it was meant to.
However, he didn’t stop at food. Other “bugs” were also cut from his life — those he calls “malicious content.” It’s like he’s built a firewall for his mind. No trashy media, no soul-crushing gloom, and no hours wasted scrolling through drama. He’s careful about what he takes in — body and mind. Every choice is on purpose, creating a wholesome life.
Then, he dropped this unforgettable line, without a shred of hesitation or doubt: “I’d rather crash from being outdated than from being sick.” It made me think of how people treat their cars. You can drive it into the ground, skip maintenance, and watch it die young or you can take care of it, get it checked, and keep it running way longer than it should. He made it clear that our bodies are the same. If we put in the time, they'll last way longer and be happier doing it.
I left the conversation feeling like I just got out of a cold shower, thinking more clearly about all the habits I picked up that mess with my health. Food, media, distractions — it all adds up without us even noticing. We're running a complex program, and those small bugs can do serious damage, leading us down paths we didn't plan going down.
So, I hope that next time you're craving junk or scrolling through depressing headlines, you’ll think about the guy who said, “Feed your body good stuff, and it’ll run like a dream.” We only get one body, one life. So, why not treat it right and make it last?
Yours truly,
BwM
