Windsurfers Make Me Think

Today, I'm sitting on the beach with my laptop watching some windsurfers in front our beach cottage on the lake. That's not why I came out here though! I came out, after working on my home business, to enjoy a little sun and sand and deepen my tan! But after about 3 minutes, I gave it up and moved 100 feet or so back to the firepit where we have our beach bonfires because its just too windy!

I was disappointed but then got to thinking... isn't that just like life?
We start out in one direction and encounter a roadblock. Maybe a job doesn't work out to be your dream job. Maybe that guy (or gal) you thought might "just be the one" turns out to be a real nightmare. Things don't always go the way we plan, that's for sure. One of my favorite sayings is, "Life is what happens, while you're making other plans!"

But what made me think today is, although I was disappointed.. with the exact same conditions, the wind and kite surfers were esctatic! Sunny day, warm waves and lots of wind! They took advantage of an opportunity that I wouldn't even consider.

Now, does that mean that I'm ready to take up windurfing? No, not my style, although it looks fun. The one time I tried it, on vacation in Cabo, I ended up drinking more of the ocean than surfing on top of it. It's hard work. But... I did learn that maybe I could be open to more new ideas, get rid of the old habits that hold me back... find new ways to build my business. Lots of things I do now work GREAT, but there are always new ideas that will make my biz grow even bigger!

And tomorrow, it'll likely be calm again and I'll work some more on that tan. Right now, I'm going to go watch the windsurfers for awhile more, then go eat some sushi with my daughter!
I have to admit, I love the life of a "rich networker" and working for myself!