Stop saying 'no' to opportunity, and start saying 'yes' to
possibility
Happy Accidents is your personal guide to transforming your life. As
we take on task after task, responsibility after responsibility, we lose
sight of who we are and why we're doing what we do; we rush through the
day completing a to-do list, but we never really seem to accomplish
the things that are most important. What goals do you have for your
life? What steps have you taken toward them today? Consider this book
your guide to getting back on track to your dreams and help inspire
those around you. It's not about doing more or doing less, it's about
making what you do worthy of the effort. From forging new relationships,
stepping out of your comfort zone, and reframing your work--start
valuing these as empowering choices you get to make toward a particular
goal every day.
To preserve our precious time and energy, we often default to 'no, ' yet
this only closes the door to our growth, while a 'yes' opens up a world
of possibilities. The secret is adding 'yes, and' to our lives. This
seductively simple turn of phrase opens the doors to better
collaboration and positive relationships, and invites self-sustaining
opportunities into our world. 'Yes, and' helps you get from where you
are, as an individual or organization, to where you want to be.
No person or organization is an island, and none of us reaches our goals
alone. This book shows you how to build on the power of open-mindedness,
cultivate supportive relationships, and adopt a win-win mindset to
reignite your purpose and unleash your best.
- Harness the power of team collaboration, cooperation, and creativity
- Reframe 'mistakes' and 'bad ideas' into 'Happy Accidents' that lead to
opportunities
- Communicate more effectively by learning how to listen actively and
build on the pertinent information
- Relinquish some degree of control to allow for more growth and
discovery
Children have a natural inclination toward curiosity. As we grow into
adults, our curiosity gradually takes a back seat to obligations,
responsibility, and duty--but that spark remains, and can be reignited.
Don't spend your life adrift in a sea of 'could've, would've,
should've'--take back your sense of purpose, positivity, joy, time, and
energy with the power of Happy Accidents.
