10. Like learning the piano is a specific
skill. But learning how to learn is a
"meta" skill.
11. Walking over to a particular person is a
specific skill, while being comfortable
around people is a "meta" skill.
12. Doing a particular job for the first time
is a specific skill, while feeling
comfortable in unknown situations,
knowing you'll eventually figure it out
is a "meta" skill.
14. It's easy to get caught in the "short
term" thinking trap.
15. Like if you were hungry, and you were
expecting to see a big flashing sign
that said "Food Here!" that would
certainly be an opportunity.
16. But if you were walking down a main
street, and you came across a side
street that "looked like" it "might"
have a few interesting restaurants to
try out, that would be an opportunity
as well.
17. And if you recall some of the greatest
experiences of your life, they probably
weren't delivered gift wrapped, with
you only needing to stick your hands
out to receive them.
18. They likely took action, a little bit of
uncertainty, and whole bunch of things
that happened in ways you NEVER
could have predicted.
19. Most people, when they think about
getting "lucky" they imagine winning
the lottery, or "being discovered" by
some Hollywood producer.
20. In reality, lucky people have a certain
mindset. A certain attitude.
21. They don't wait around to be given
stuff, they have the self confidence
and an open mind to realize that
things are meant to be DISCOVERED.
22. After all, if it wasn't "hidden" it
wouldn't be treasure!
23. But with a slight shift in mind, and an
willingness to go down those side
streets that "might" have something
interesting, something AMAZING will
happen.