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No Need to Wait for an Invitation
As I look back on my life, there were so many times when we wait for “that invitation”. An invitation to a party, a meeting, to join a group, to approach the boss about a position that I felt I was qualified for or to have coffee with someone who seemed interesting or special. Why is it that we feel that we need an invitation? There are times when you look back at the invites that didn’t come. Or felt as if we wouldn’t be accepted by someone or “fit in” with a group. Here’s what’s interesting – is how many of those times did waiting for the invite mean we missed opportunities that could have changed our course for the better. Like many things, “waiting for an invite” is rooted in the category of “the way things have always been done”. That, my friends, doesn’t mean it still holds the same value, truth, or relevance that it once did. Stop waiting, do the inviting. In fact, invite YOURSELF. To jump in. Ask to join. Participate. Love the moments. When you do, you show others that it’s all right to do the same.
Something to Think About
Change your perspective. Understand that it’s not just OK to say, “I would love to be a part of this project”, or “Can we have coffee sometime. I would love to talk to you about…”, it could be just the magic moment you’ve been waiting for. Maybe you did not get the invitation because the person did not think you were interested.
Weekly Activity
Don’t wait for the invite. Pursue those things you are interested in this week! And don’t wait for a “business invitation” from past clients – reach out to at least 10 this week to check in, see if they have any questions, and let them know you appreciate their business and that you are there for them.
Words of Wisdom
I'm always shocked when I get an invitation. People are always shocked when they see me at a party. Joan Rivers
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here, shall we dance? – Anonymous
If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun. - Katharine Hepburn
Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. -George Herbert
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. -Charles R. Swindoll
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