Many people have told us that this is one of the most memorable opening paragraphs they've come across in a book. 🙏 The funny thing is that the analogy wasn't a hit with reviewers, so we were going to take it out, but had a last minute change of heart because our editor liked it. I've learned that it's very hard to predict which parts will resonate with readers, whether in a book, online essay, or any other format. Publishing is always a nerve-wracking shot in the dark.