Life lessons from a neighbour
Life lessons from a neighbour
On my way to work, I had one of those unexpected chats with my neighbour who retired recently.
It was supposed to be just a friendly hi as I was rushing to catch the next train, but quickly turned into a chat about life.
It was a chat that stops you in your tracks and makes you rethink everything. He dropped 2️⃣ tidbits that I wanted to share with you (who needs 3️⃣ tidbits when you have 2 gems):
1. Take Calculated Risks
If there’s an opportunity, grab it with both hands.
And if there isn’t one, create one.
Boom.
How often do we wait for the “perfect” moment?
Spoiler: it doesn’t exist. Success isn’t about playing it safe - it’s about stepping up, taking risks and going for it. Whether it’s in your career, your business or your personal growth, don’t let fear of failure hold you back.
Be brave.
Be bold.
Be you.
2. Spend More Time with Family
This one hit me like a ton of bricks.
Why?
Well, over the years, I would often seen my neighbour and his wife go for walks around the oval near our place after work.
However, my neighbour recently lost his wife to cancer and walks alone.
So his words, “Spend more time with family” were a poignant reminder to me (and for you): time is the one thing you can’t get back. It doesn’t matter who you are!
It’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. True success isn’t just about professional wins - it’s about the moments you share with the people you love. The laughter, the conversations, the quiet mornings (maybe not for parents with young kids) and the key milestones.
Don’t lose sight of what really matters.
Thought Provoking Quotes on this week’s topic
Pope Francis
The family is where we are formed as people. Every family is a brick in the building of society.
Mark Twain
Family: A unit composed not only of children, but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold.