The Opportunity Project

I watched a video the other day that said attention is the newest form of currency.  That grabbing someone else’s attention was worth more than money or your time because you were capturing “Their” time.  And then I walked into a grocery store. Upon entering the grocery store, I encountered vibrant displays of beers in display in the fridge. The array of colors, diverse packaging, and assorted characters, each with artistic and sometimes abstract elements, had my attention. I stood looking over the selection. It was then that it struck me that every detail was meticulously designed, all in a collective effort to vie for my attention with the ultimate goal of enticing me to make a purchase.  As I walked through the store towards the counter I looked at the bags of chips. They were lined up the same way. The meats in the butcher's display were all lined up in the window for me to see. Everything was vying for my attention.  For the attention of their audience. But this...

One of the most fundamental aspects of religion is belief. Belief in purpose. Belief in something greater. Belief in destiny. Belief that we are here for a reason. Make belief in yourself part of your own personal religion. Believe in your aspirations, your visions, your dreams. Embrace your beliefs. Embrace the mentality. Embrace the work. Embrace the challenge. Embrace the highs and the lows. Embrace your future. This is the path you were destined to fulfill.

  For an hourly wage an employee will typically do As much as is necessary to not get fired. In a relationship or parenting we often will only do  As much as is necessary to get through the day. People will even criticize someone for exceeding expectations. They’ll say: "This is over the top." "Don't you think that's a bit excessive?" "You don't have to try so hard." "Who are you trying to impress?" Why would anyone want to make you feel insecure or embarrassed for exceeding the necessary? But those who exceed the necessary are the winners, the leaders and game changers. The promotion receivers and the goal makers. They get the raises and move up in the world. They are the creators and the inspiration. As much as is necessary does not allow for growth. In fact it limits it. It causes you to maintain the status quo and makes you give up all of the possibilities of future potential. As much as is necessary probably won't get you fir...

I filled in my calendar for the upcoming weeks. So I could better plan my days. Because time seems to get away from me. I added appointments, holidays, birthdays and planned events… But you know what? There was so much blank space between the events. The empty squares; representing days and weeks.  Moments of life. Moments of joy.  Had I been glossing over these? These days were full. Overflowing! Full of laughs, happiness, friendship, joy and love. Leaving the box blank… Now my goal is to recognize how full my days are. Full of love. Full of happiness. Full of laughs. Full of success. There are no blank boxes. Fill every moment with as much life as possible.