"Life is about timing." That is a quote by Carl Lewis. It's simple, to the point, and so true! There is a lot to think about when you say "life". But if you distill it down to the key element, it all comes down to timing.
Take something as simple as crossing the street. If you do it at the wrong moment, you can be struck by a car and killed. Think about when you met your significant other. Remember back to a specific moment that could have changed the outcome of your life. For me, it all came down to a simple walk on the beach. Sharon, Leora myself and one other guy were going to go for a walk on the beach. The two girls and I were hanging out all evening. I had a feeling that Leora liked me while I liked Sharon. I thought that she might have liked me as well, but I wasn't certain. As we took our first steps on the sand, I reached out and grabbed Sharon's hand. If I hadn't, there is a chance that we never would have gotten married. The timing was perfect. Either she would hold my hand and walk with me, or she wouldn't. It was a gamble since we really didn't know much about each other at that point. We both worked at Merrill Lynch... but she was twenty three and I was thirty three. It was a risk worth taking though, since I was very atracted to her. There have been other instances where I have been in the right place at the right time, but that was the most meaningful to me. Other times, I have been places where good things have happened, but I have been a minute or two too late to reap the benefits. Sometimes I have also been at the right place, but at the wrong time. Life is a mystery, but one thing that I have noticed is that when the timing is right, magical things can happen. The best way to increase the odds that good things happen to you is to be prepared to take advantage of opportunities given to you. The best way to do that is to know what you are looking for, and then place yourself in a spot where what you want is most likely to happen. If you want to meet someone who is well read, then you are much better off going to a library or a book store than a bar. While you could meet a well-read individual at a bar, your chances are higher at the book store or library. Another way to improve your timing is to be curious. Questions are an easy way to break the ice, and most people are willing to talk to someone if they believe they can help them out. By being curious and asking questions you can improve your chances of landing job, finding a significant other, or even just a new friend. Be open to new experiences and look for the good in everything and everybody. By placing yourself in new situations, you increase the chance that something new and exciting can happen. Don't get into a rut, and remember. Timing can be everything!
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