So, this post is the answer the next question: "I found it! Now what do I do? First, I congratulate you on your preparations and your ability to observe!
"Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards." ~~William Arthur Ward
Well, Mr. Ward was right; there are no beepers and billboards. We just have to believe it's there somewhere, in some form. In the post from 5/26/13, I gave you suggestions for growing your roots in preparation for your success when it's time to spread your wings!
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Turn your awareness level up to "high," because opportunities are waiting quietly in lots of different places. The best one for you could be surrounded by other opportunities....
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Or you may find your opportunity lurking under a problem....
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Your opportunity may be in broad terms, and you'll need to narrow it down....
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Or maybe it'll show up in a dream....
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You may be confused; "O.K., now how do I know the opportunity I'm going with is the real deal?"
There are two keys that need to be present together, and together they usually indicate that you have chosen well. They are:
excitement and fear.
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To say that's a bit unnerving is an understatement, I know. But I think Anais Nin was right when she said, "It's less painful to bloom than to try to stay in a bud."
Now, if I may mix in one more metaphor, I will quote the songwriters, Mark D. Sanders and Tia Sillers:
"Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance...."
I hope you will, too....
Susan
The Great-Life Advocate (TM)
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Curious Minds Want to Know....
We all love finding creative answers to our questions, but if you've been mulling over the same issues for a long time, here's something to try!
Coach Dave Buck, CEO of CoachVille (which is where I turn for professional development), has a simple formula to help you with these. He says to ask yourself, "What would be a better question?"
If you give it a try, you'll see how it gives you a whole new perspective on the issue when you ask the new question. And I think it's fun!
Please play with this idea, and post a comment about your experience with it.
We can all learn so much from each other as a more interactive community here at creative4life. Thank you, dear readers!
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Here are Two Opportunities to Watch Me in Action on the "Crazy Coaching Friday" Show!
This show, which is produced by CoachVille, via Google+ Hangout, features a panel of coaches. It's live and unscripted, fun, and provocative!
And you don't have to be a coach to enjoy it and learn from it.
Here's the link for You Tube from the first time I was on the show...Episode #013 on June 7, 2013:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvyo7UNU_s0&feature=c4-feed-u
On this Friday, August 2, I'll be on the panel again, and you'll be able to find it on the same You Tube channel.
If you'd like to watch it live or recorded later on CoachVille, please see the time and instructions on my previous post from 6/6/13.
Come laugh and learn with us!
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