Follow this rule

I owe you an apology. It's been far too long since my last post.

Since my last blog I've planned, hosted, and executed an entrepreneurship expo, been in a car accident, and started a new company.

Today I write from the Business Centre at the Delta Halifax in beautiful Nova Scotia. I'm reminded of how lucky I am.

In a world where instant gratification has bcome one of the most popular sources of "happiness" it's amazing anyone smiles. It's easy to get down on ourselves and let the seemingly big (but actually small) issues affect our mood and composure. We are lucky to live in a world with endless freedom, unlimited possibilities, and immense potential to succeed.

I caught myself complaining the other day. I was complaining about little issues that had no significance in the long-run. It's rediculously easy to get caught up in these issues and even easier to seek some type of social sympathy. I believe that we are in control of what happens to us and of what doesen't. It turns out, that almost 100% of the things I was complaining about could have been avoided if I had just been proactive.

My lesson for the day: and hopefully for a lifetime

"Pay Attention to what Your Pretending Not To Notice"

As humans we are programmed and designed to avoid those things which cause us stress, pain, anxiety, and other negative emotions. Although this is a great design to have when it comes to touching the burner on the stove-top it is not so good when it comes to day-to-day issues. The fact of the matter is: the more we avoid the little issues, the bigger they become. It's not all that hard to see a little issue (the ant) become overbearing (King Kong).

If we pay attention to those things that we are pretending we aren't noticing. Whether a paper that needs written, a letter of apology for a screw-up, or anything else our lives will be much happier.

I must now go and pay attention to a few things I've been avoiding.

Seize the day, my friends.