Quotes

“Let life surprise you a little.” πŸͺ„

As people are graduating all around the land right now – most notably for me, my daughter – they’re looking for their next steps. Maybe they’ve picked a college. Maybe they’re trying to earn some money and support themselves. Maybe they’re doing both and more.

Sure, it’s good to plan things out, but it’s also wise to leave some room for the unknown. I like how author Julia Alvarez put it.

Don’t plan it all. Let life surprise you a little.

Often, what you actually find is more important than what you’re looking for.

All the best to the classes of 2024. πŸŽ“πŸ™Œ

Quotes

“Never be so focused on what you’re looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.”

I love this quote from author Ann Patchett, a reminder that as we move forward in life, we should pursue useful opportunities that actually present themselves rather than always stay doggedly on the same pre-established track.

Never be so focused on what you’re looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.

Ann Patchett

This idea compliments the idea that fortune favors people who know what they want. Sure, sail after what you want πŸ›Ά, but if you see a beautiful island on your voyage, explore that too. 🏝️

This situation has happened to me most recently with singing, and I am grateful for it. πŸ™