09-11-2025 12:19 via businessinsider.com

I forgot my headphones when I went to the gym. It led to a great conversation with a stranger.

The author found that forgetting her headphones when she went to the gym actually led to a good thing.Courtesy of Mikala JamisonI recently arrived at the gym and realized I'd forgotten my headphones.I almost went home; I didn't want to work out without my trusty playlist. But during my workout, I had a nice interaction I likely wouldn't have had if I'd been wearing them.A few weeks ago, something terrible happened. I arrived at the gym and realized I'd forgotten my headphones.I was tempted to th
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