Here’s to trying new things
One of the most important choices I made a few years ago was to take a chance and try something new. In high school and college I didn’t drink (well I had a few drinks here and there), I’ve never smoked anything, and never done any drugs. But at some point after college I just decided I needed something new in my life. I was bored. All I did was go to work, and then go home.
So, what was it that changed my life? What set me on a track of success? It’s a simple phrase… “What else do you have to do?” It’s by far the best motivator I’ve found. Now it takes a certain kind of personality to make it work, so it won’t fit for everyone, but it definitely worked for me. Any time I had an idea and was wavering on if I should do it, I basically just asked myself that question. If I didn’t have a truthful valid excuse, I FORCED myself to do it.
The first time I did this was when I was browsing MySpace. I had been thinking of messaging a girl I met through my friends girlfriend a few years before to see what she had been up to. We never hung out that much before, but the couple times we did I felt we had some good conversations and a nice repor. So I took the leap and messaged her. To my surprise she was actually really responsive. It wasn’t long after that she invited me out with a group of her friends. Nearly 4 years later it’s been an amazing ride. Things have had their ups and downs, like anyones life, but I really feel that it’s made me such a better person.
I’ve used that phrase so many times since then. I use it professionally, as much as I do socially. It gives me a sense of empowerment and a slight adrenaline rush when I try something new. I think it’s also helped me become a more confident person! I still have things to work on where I’ve held off using it, but slowly and surely i’m still moving forward.
