You never know who you’re standing next to, and not all of our big breaks in life come from those who are closest to us.
In this busy world its easy to forget that sometimes the things that shape our lives the most are the moments in-between — when we stop, look around, and simply acknowledge the people around us.
Opportunities in life do not appear out of thin air. They are given to us by the people around us. But that doesn’t mean our big breaks always come from those who are closest to us. Sometimes it happens in the strangest of places. A chance encounter. A passing conversation. You have to be willing to put yourself out into the world for these moments to take place.
Thoughtful and generous people come in all shapes and sizes. Start by simply being polite and offer to help out the people around you when you can.
Embrace the small talk in order to get to know what is important to each person. Striking up a conversation doesn’t have to be hard, a simple “Hi, how are you?” will do.
You may just find that by asking other people about their stories it becomes easier for you to find the opportunity to write your own, and create your own future.