This kid flew 1000 miles to tell me this
A young man named Braden flew from San Francisco to personally thank Dan for saving his life. Braden had attempted suicide at 17 with a gun but credits Dan's influence with helping him survive and subsequently help many others.
Summary
In this emotional encounter, Braden arrives at Dan's location after flying in from San Francisco with minimal sleep (2 hours) to deliver a heartfelt message of gratitude. Braden reveals that he and Dan shared a deeply traumatic parallel experience: both attempted to take their own lives at age 17 using a gun, and both had encounters with police during these crises. Despite his exhaustion from travel, Braden emphasizes the profound impact Dan had on his life, stating that Dan helped save his life. Braden also mentions that he has gone on to help many other people, suggesting he has channeled his survival and recovery into helping others facing similar struggles. Dan responds with brief gratitude, acknowledging the significance of Braden's cross-country journey and expressing appreciation for Braden sharing his story.
Key Insights
- Braden states that he and Dan shared the identical traumatic experience of attempting suicide at age 17 with a gun and police involvement
- Braden flew across the country on 2 hours of sleep specifically to deliver this message of gratitude in person
- Braden credits Dan's influence as the critical factor that enabled him to survive and subsequently help many other people
- Braden describes the encounter as emotionally intense but managed to convey his message despite being on the verge of tears
- Dan's response is humble and brief, focusing on appreciation for the effort Braden made rather than elaborating on his role
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Transcript
[0:00] I wanted to give this to Dan. You changed my life. And I just got a flight from SFO. >> Thanks, brother. You came from San Francisco. >> I just landed this morning. I'm on 2 hours of sleep. And honestly, Dan, I'm not going to cry, but dude, I was in the same place as you. I hate HD. Both trying to take our lives at 17 with the gun. The cops. I helped out so many people, Dan. And I'm so glad you helped me save my life, Dan. Like, thank you. >> I appreciate Braden, man. Thanks for coming to tell me that. Okay. Means a lot.
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