Jan 7th 1-2-3: Chase Opportunity
1: Chase Opportunity ( 1 minute read )
Chase the opportunities that are put before you.
Seek to take any, and every, opportunity because you never know which of your weaknesses it might challenge. You never know what fire you’ll be thrown into. A fire in which you will be tempered, fortified, and refined.
Do not wait for the ‘right’ opportunity, or even one to challenge the ‘right’ weakness within yourself.
A lot of people will say that great opportunities require luck, and I’d agree with that.
Though I would also say that my personal definition of ‘luck’ is not what most people define luck to be. Many would define luck to be this, almost mystical, random effect that comes from no particular cause. However I believe that luck is the result of preparation meeting opportunity.
The chances of a great opportunity, or ‘lucky break’, coming along are only heightened by you choosing to take ALL opportunities that are put before you.
So go take all those opportunities that you are provided, and never forget that you only fail when you decide to give up.
Strengthen your weaknesses and continue to prepare for your opportunities!
Now go make some art!
2: Creative Prompts From Us (ex. Write a short story, a poem, a song, or draw a quick illustration of these! Let your imagination run free.)
I. Think of what matters most to you in your life. Consider the emotions, sounds, and colors what pop into your mind when you think of what matters to you. Now pour all of that into a piece of work.
II. What’s your favorite movie? Whatever it is, make some art that would accompany that film nicely.
3: Inspirational Quotes From Others
I. “Everything is figureoutable. “
-Both a quote from Tyler the Creator, as well as the title of Marie Forleo’s best selling book
II. “Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.”
-Georgia O’Keeffe, Modernist Painter
III. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
-Seneca, Ancient Roman Philosopher
Thank you so much for reading!