The asking was really just for show anyway. I was going to go into it when I had a teeny bit more time no matter if you responded or not, because this is my idea of entertainment. Yes, I have a life, why do you ask? Lol
The first sentence establishes stakes and makes it clear that this is a speech that's going to be framed with an all-or-nothing attitude— basically "fuck it, we ball". That gives the reader a little smirk and an "yeah I like this guy" usually.
Parallelism, too, in the call to action that marks the second half. Both clauses start with a verb, making them active and interesting. The repetition of the subject (me) also drives home the personal nature of this... quest? Declaration? Mini manifesto? Anyway, it creates an emotional hook.
It's highly emotional. The concrete nouns and vivid verbs make it dynamic and keep it from drooping into disinterest or falling flat.
Complex and varying sentence structure plays into it as well. The first sentence is a longer compound sentence made from two independent clauses. It then gets simpler, showing the resolute tone of the speaker. The core parts are direct imperative sentences, and the no-nonsense, "basic" (can't think of a better word right now) structure keeps the point from being diluted, making it hit harder.
The final sentence uses a little repetition to highlight "helpless", which is a strong word and a good choice.
Oh, and the clauses build. That's actually all I was going to say originally, the take-away if you will. It starts with a broad "this is what we don't know" and that sets the stage for a more and more specific "But I know this. And this. And this." It feels like taking a step forward with every beat, increasing drama and holding the reader's attention.
Again, I reiterate, I have a life. I do.
