The edge... [10.27.16]

To take the edge off...
Why do people always say that and assume that it's a good thing?
The edge is what you are supposed to lean on and into not to take off.

It's supposed to be uncomfortable.
As a way of calling you to attention.
You put weight on it so you feel in real time when you end and it begins.

That.  The edge. Is the entire point.