It’s been over 2 decades since I ventured out into the ocean of social media for the very first time. I know I wasn’t the original “explorer”, but it was a big move for me back then. Here’s one of the first quotes I used in my first post:
People told Columbus the world was flat. He didn’t insist it was round. He got in a boat.
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How cool was that! No debate; no headlines; no fear. They said, “Impossible!” he said, “Get me to a boat!” Then Columbus got in that boat (funded by an original venture capitalist); and proved his point.
What a stellar example of overcoming fear and committing to success! “Hey Chris, the world is flat you know. If you go out there, you’ll sail right off the table into oblivion.” “That’s OK”, he might have said, “I think it’ll be fine.” He wasn't alone.
What about you? What are “they” saying you cannot do? Are you hesitating, fearing AI, listening to the naysayers? Are you staying close to shore keeping land in sight to avoid the risk? Are you afraid? Or, are you looking out across the vast expanse of your future, seeing opportunity?
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.
Vincent van Gogh
If you’re reading this, then you’re in my boat. Welcome to The Peace & Power of a Positive Perspective©. The next time you’re having one of “those days”, filled with too much negativity from “them”, come back aboard to settle your nerves and get a little positive reinforcement.
I believe maintaining a positive perspective in the face of adversity has been a key to success for as long as there have been keys, don’t you?
Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we often might win, by fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare
Now, technology is dominating our lives. Scary. Similar to Christopher Columbus, no one can predict how AI will impact the world; impact our future. I’m not going to argue about it; deny it; fear it. (Well OK, I might fear it a little bit, HaHa!) Regardless, the future is upon us, machines and all. I’ll continue to provide commentary.
I hope you join me for the voyage and visit https://gpokorn.blogspot.com/ often. Bring a friend! After all:
No sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn’t work anyway.
Unknown Sage
Here’s to the next, New World. Thanks again Chris!
GAP
When life gets tough we could get a helmet… or… we could leverage the peace and share the power of a positive perspective.
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