Lord_Galth
Don Juan
Phoenix, look up the philosophy of determinism. Thats what the 2nd matrix alluded to, and its a serious philosophy that a lot of people ascribe to in one form or another, whether they know it or not.
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.