What I'm about to reveal is truly going to take you inside the inner world of Steve Rubin. I know that I usually promote spontaneity and switching up your habits. This is because I think it's so important to enjoy living in the moment and try out new experiences.
However, I have one area where I refuse to budge: My go-to-snack.
There are some people who enjoy nothing more than a bag of classic potato chips. Others like their cashews or trail mix. Then there's always the banana crowd, and of course you have those who opt for the way of the protein bar.
Yet, anybody who has ever worked with me knows my personal preference.
That's right, I'm referring to dark chocolate. But I’m not big on the bars, I only mess with the bags of the bite size chocolate that you can find at a CVS or Duane Reade.
Aside from the delicious ride for your taste buds, and the healthy antioxidants, the bite size chocolates offer a side benefit in playing the role of a litmus stress test.
It's effective in that I’ll typically savor the chocolates as long as possible. However, when I find myself getting stressed out, I'll unknowingly start popping in 4 or 5 at a time and plow through them like candy (errr, yea I know that chocolate is candy... just let it slide). Thankfully, my coworkers will usually bring this to my attention and I'll take it down a notch.
As you can see, the chocolates are golden.
In my day, I've come across only two worthy suppliers. There's Dove and there's Hershey's; two similar creatures but two totally different breeds.
Dove offers a larger, more fulfilling bite, whereas Hershey's compensates with a larger quantity of smaller chocolates in each bag.
My manager will argue to the death of him that Dove represents higher quality, that it's the top class and should thus be the only choice. I've often quarreled with him in favor of Hershey's, arguing that it offers a different, but equally satisfying taste.
It's only fair, however, to mention that each piece of the Dove chocolate's wrapping includes a message which is always fun to read and then throw at coworkers... So, there's also that to consider.
Still, Hershey's unique style complements Dove's nicely, and the two work hand in hand in providing the perfect 1-2 punch. I don't know what I'd do without my dark chocolates. People always complain that it's the little things that kill. Well, in this case, I'd beg to differ.
Anyone with Sprezzatura enjoys life and looks forward to their lil' pick-me-up.
... What's your 1-2 Punch?
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