Hey brother,

Twenty-five years ago, two young men graduated from the same university. They were very much alike, these two friends. Both were considered intelligent, polite and ‘nice guys.’ Both preferred discussions about ‘nerdy’ intellectual issues and philosophizing with their circle of close friends.

They both played a bit of sport, took care of their health, fitness and style, and got into self-improvement and bettering themselves physically and mentally. Despite all of this, neither one had ever been in a long-term relationship, and they certainly weren’t the type to stay out night after night getting “crazy drunk” and having one night stands.

Recently, these two old friends returned to their university for their 25th reunion.

They were still very much alike: Both were successful in their business lives. In fact, both had even moved up steadily through the ranks of top engineering firms in the country. They still loved many of the same intellectual pursuits and hobbies, and hadn’t been out to a seedy, loud nightclub in decades.

But there was a difference: One of the men turned up alone and without a date (as usual!) The other arrived arm-in-arm with a woman so stunningly beautiful, every single one of his classmates stopped and turned their head (in awe and envy) as she elegantly strolled past with him.