I always thought that the more successful you got in business, the more rational, logical, and measured you would be. Instead, I've had a journey into chaos.
'Planned serendipity involves creating environments and processes that encourage unexpected discoveries and insights.'
Yeah, I'd say that it's ultimately up to us to take the initiative and make the effort to create the most conducive type of settings or circumstances that are most likely to yield positive results and opportunities in our favour.
Russell, it’s like you were inside my subconscious mind when I was listening to this. I loved it so much. Anytime I hear the words “serendipity” or “be on time” I think of my Dad. He was ALWAYS such a big *believer* in the two. And you’re so right about merging the two together; the intention as well as serendipity. It’s almost as if serendipity becomes the offspring of intention. I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you
I love the phrase planned serendipity. But I question whether serendipity CAN be planned. B/c by it's very nature (in my understanding) serendipity has a mind of its own. There is so much being written about how to succeed and what paths or procedures should be administered to create the perfect outcome, that I am beginning to believe for achievement—consistency and showing up (at your computer, your work desk or workplace) are the components du jour. Nada mas, as is said in Mexico. Keep it simple. imho.
Okay, but did you read the article, because I make very specific ways to allow for planned serendipity and I answer like all these questions. IDK what to tell you. I can tell you flat out that it works in my business and in many business I know.
You aren't planning for serendipity. You are planning for the elements needed to create serendipity, and you 100% can do that, as I show with multiple examples in the piece. I am happy to discuss any specific points you have, but just saying "I don't think that's true" doesn't really give me anything to go on to help show what I'm talking about. What specific point in this piece do you refute?
Wonderful post - great headline as well.
Yay!
'Planned serendipity involves creating environments and processes that encourage unexpected discoveries and insights.'
Yeah, I'd say that it's ultimately up to us to take the initiative and make the effort to create the most conducive type of settings or circumstances that are most likely to yield positive results and opportunities in our favour.
Good, practical points, Russell.
Yay! Glad it resonated with you :)
Russell, it’s like you were inside my subconscious mind when I was listening to this. I loved it so much. Anytime I hear the words “serendipity” or “be on time” I think of my Dad. He was ALWAYS such a big *believer* in the two. And you’re so right about merging the two together; the intention as well as serendipity. It’s almost as if serendipity becomes the offspring of intention. I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you
Yay! You're welcome :) Glad it resonated.
I love the phrase planned serendipity. But I question whether serendipity CAN be planned. B/c by it's very nature (in my understanding) serendipity has a mind of its own. There is so much being written about how to succeed and what paths or procedures should be administered to create the perfect outcome, that I am beginning to believe for achievement—consistency and showing up (at your computer, your work desk or workplace) are the components du jour. Nada mas, as is said in Mexico. Keep it simple. imho.
Okay, but did you read the article, because I make very specific ways to allow for planned serendipity and I answer like all these questions. IDK what to tell you. I can tell you flat out that it works in my business and in many business I know.
You aren't planning for serendipity. You are planning for the elements needed to create serendipity, and you 100% can do that, as I show with multiple examples in the piece. I am happy to discuss any specific points you have, but just saying "I don't think that's true" doesn't really give me anything to go on to help show what I'm talking about. What specific point in this piece do you refute?
I’ll reread it. Thanks for your reply.