A war cry to tackle life.
Hey Friend,
I promised to share the secret sauce—the very thing that landed me an interview with a billion-dollar screenwriter. The bridge that narrowed the gap from where I am to where I aspire to be.
The catalyst that relaunched my drive to chase after life with renewed vigor. For me, that's monumental.
Happier? I suppose.
This is the tale of how a war cry chant forged a friendship with a billion-dollar screenwriter. It's encapsulated in a simple, yet profound phrase: "Fuck it. We Ball."
What does it mean?
Frankly, I haven't the slightest idea.
To me, it's poetic. It's one of the most beautiful phrases I've ever encountered. Its origins?
Unclear.
Some cool black guy (living in Atlanta probably) once said it, and it just stuck. But honestly, who fucking cares?
Creators seldom receive the credit they deserve.
When I first heard it, it just felt right. It didn't carry any significant meaning in the grand scheme of things—merely a battle cry for life. A way to express something without really saying anything. And that's the beauty of meanings these days; you can assign virtually any interpretation to anything.
It serves as a sort of initiation—a spark to ignite ACTION.
To get things moving.
Back in 2012, we had "YOLO" (You Only Live Once), popularized by a Drake song, prompting people to engage in foolishness, leading to the phrase's downfall.
The last time I used it was after seeing someone tweet about drinking and driving, and then reading about her accident the next day.
BIG YIKES.
But this phrase? It's NOT about that.
Ever hear that inner voice? Not the encouraging one, but the one that whispers, "You can't do that," or makes you second-guess yourself. The one that stops you dead in your tracks.
If that voice ever creeps in, here's your antidote: "Fuck it, we ball." It's the mantra that confronts the dread you feel when you're about to pursue a goal.
Whenever you face hesitation, take a moment, step back, and either whisper to yourself or shout out loud if you dare:
"FUCK IT. WE BALL!"
Then, spring into action.
It works wonders for me.
Best,
Jordan Baylor