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!
Posted on: January 22, 2009 at 9:20 am By Todd Defren
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Regret is a nightmare worse than failure. Life is short. The time is now. (RT @cristnabls, @espiegler) [link to post] -
Truly inspirational: “‘Regret’ is a nightmare worse than failure. Life is short. The time is now.” RT @espiegler: [link to post] -
a friend posted this on facebook. simple but thought-provoking. and touching. [link to post]
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RT @tdefren Your Next Gamble « PR-Squared [link to post]
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Not a bit less…perfect timing for this reminder. Thx TD! RT @TDefren: Is this any less true today? Did you take heed? [link to post]
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Beautiful post from Todd Defren: [link to post]
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This is one of those posts that I’ll keep on hand and refer to from time to time this year. You’re right, there has never been a better time than now to flex your risk-taking muscles. Unfortunately it sometimes takes tragic events to put life in perspective.
Good luck to you in 2009! And thanks for continuing to provide great inspiration.
Jeff
Todd,
Just discovered your blog and thank you for the subject matter in this post. I lost my dad to cancer four years ago around the same time I decided to switch careers into public relations in my later thirties. That event re- enforced my career choice and it was the best decision I ever made.
Cheers
Bill
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Smart People / Smart (Courageous) Ideas #99 @tdefren – “It’s time for your next gamble” [link to post] [h/t @dmullen ]
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Great challenge from @tdefren – “It’s time for your next gamble” [link to post]
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Great post, Chris… errr I mean Todd. It really did inspire a different approach with me today.
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Time to gamble: [link to post] Why not try something you might fail while everyone else is failing?
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RT @chrisbrogan: Just do it! @tdefren – [link to post]
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Todd,
Just checked out the blog and am really really enjoying the “Chris Defren” posts. As a social media junkie myself I am getting really inspired by reading how so many people are finding their niche and crushing it.
I think that its a great time for risk taking, particularly when the barrier to entry is close to nil via the web. What’s harder, however, is deciding what your niche(s) is.
Looking forward to much more.
-RM
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Todd,
Good thoughts and inspiring. I’m a regular reader and fan.
Phil Johnson
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RT @chrisbrogan: Another great post by @tdefren – [link to post]
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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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PRSquared: Your Next Gamble: This is post #3 of 4 inspired by Chris Brogan.
We are living through th.. [link to post]
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Great Post… You’re right, sometimes you just have to go for it and now is a great time to do so.
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.
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
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Another great post by @tdefren – [link to post]
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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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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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