Only All The Time, Everywhere

"We'll either find a way, or make one." – Hannibal of Carthage ⚔️

One cool thing I get to do: partner with all sorts of different people to envision their future. 🌟

Getting really clear about what one wants and charting a path to get there is super exciting because it's an opportunity that's available for everybody. 🚀

TWO DOORS 🚪🚪

Recently, I was having a conversation with someone about possibilities for their future. 🤔✨

This person was really clear about what they wanted. It was something that had eluded them for some time, and they expressed readiness to get the thing they wanted without delay. 🕰️💡

And when presented with two paths for getting what they wanted, let's call them Door A and Door B... drumroll please 🥁... they chose... neither. 🤷‍♂️

NEITHER ❌

Rather than open Door A or Door B, they decided the best thing to do would be to wait and "see what happens." 🤔⏳

See what happens?

How many of us have said that very thing? It's easy to say because, especially in the moment, it seems like such a responsible thing to say. 🤷‍♀️💭

Maybe it feels responsible because:

💡 we'll think of something we haven't thought of

🔮 there's a chance new options will appear

🎯 it's possible the situation will just resolve itself all on its own, and we won't have to do anything

EVERYWHERE 🌍📱

We get constant training to just "see what happens" all the time, everywhere.

"Let's see what's on TV" 📺

"Let's see if I got a text/email" 💌📧

"Let's see if there's something new on the internet" 🌐

"Let's see what's on the news" 📰

"Let's see what happens in the stock market" 📈💹

"Let's see if they call" 📞

When it comes from a place of curiosity, open-mindedness, and exploration, "let's see" can make a lot of sense. 🔍🤔

On the other hand, if/when "let's see" becomes a delaying tactic, an abdication, and a safety mechanism — there's an opportunity to change "I'll see what happens" into "I'll create what happens." 💥✨

DON'T WAIT, CREATE 🛠️💡

Whenever we opt for "see what happens," it puts us in a pretty passive position. 😐 If we're lucky, some door might open, eventually, maybe. However, we don't know how long we'll be waiting, and we won't have any ability to choose the door that opens. 🚪🔒

Alternatively, whenever we're willing to reach out, turn the knob, and open a door — any door — the possibilities become endless. 🌈 Even if/when we open a "wrong" door — at least we're making progress in the sense that we now know what's behind that door. 🔑🚶‍♂️

My encouragement for you: rather than "see what happens," create what happens. 💪✨

Produce what's on TV 🎬

Send the text/email 📤

Publish something new on the internet 💻✍️

Be on the news 🎙️

Move markets 💼📊

Make the call ☎️

Rather than see what happens, create what happens. Be the change you seek, and watch miracles surround you. Eric🌟🌟