Your Next Gamble
This is post #3 of 4 inspired by Chris Brogan.
We are living through the best and worst of times, for sure. Everyone’s enthused and hopeful that our new president will lift us up from the mire — but meanwhile, we’re hip-deep in horror.
You know what that means? It means now is the time. Now is the time to take your next gamble.
Sure, you might fail. But, what safer time to fail than when everyone else is failing, too? You can always blame the economy. Everyone else does. Rather than judge, your friends and colleagues will commiserate with their own tales of woe.
And, hey — you might succeed.
Think about it: a rising tide will lift all boats. If a rising tide is coming, are you in the right boat? Are you in the boat that will sail you on your way to your greatest achievement? Or are you in a dead-end job, living hand-to-mouth, hoping to simply stay afloat?
In the last 2 years, I watched as a friend died of cancer at age 39. This month, my mom died of breast cancer, at the too-young age of 62. In both cases, these remarkable women lived and loved well; they left behind few regrets. This fact was an amazing source of solace to those they left behind.
“Regret” is a nightmare worse than failure. Life is short. The time is now. Take your next gamble, while you can!
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a friend posted this on facebook. simple but thought-provoking. and touching. [link to post] -
Truly inspirational: “‘Regret’ is a nightmare worse than failure. Life is short. The time is now.” RT @espiegler: [link to post] -
Regret is a nightmare worse than failure. Life is short. The time is now. (RT @cristnabls, @espiegler) [link to post]
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RT @TDefren: A good time to think about “Your Next Gamble!” [link to post] … great post.. something to think about in these times!
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Todd – Great reminder that life’s too short to sit still. I’m loving the “Chris Defren” posts! Keep ‘em coming!
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Another great post by @tdefren – [link to post]
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Really love this message, Todd. It’s something that we forgot too often. Thanks for writing so clearly, thoughtfully, and honestly.
Sending you my best from Burlington.
Alexa | @alexa
Hi,
I was touched by this article. It reminds me of many things, but most importantly, I thought about life and we only have one to live…enjoy it as the days go by.
Great Post… You’re right, sometimes you just have to go for it and now is a great time to do so.
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PRSquared: Your Next Gamble: This is post #3 of 4 inspired by Chris Brogan.
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RT @chrisbrogan: Another great post by @tdefren – [link to post] | No regrets. Take that gamble. Now is the time.
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Todd,
Good thoughts and inspiring. I’m a regular reader and fan.
Phil Johnson
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