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WHEN YOU GET AN OPPORTUNTIY SHOULD YOU TAKE IT?

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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—     

I took the one less traveled by,       

And that has made all the difference”  Robert Frost

 

The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost

 

As a business coach I am always proud of my clients as they achieve their goals and have success.   The success always comes when the client gets out of his or her comfort zone.  I have written about this before on my website blog and here on Active Rain. 

Today, I want to share my pride in the actions and achievement of one of my daughters.  Of course I know that I am prejudiced but I am happy to have two daughters that are achievers.  My younger daughter is a Millennial who is building her professional career in New York.  She realizes that there are risks and rewards when making her career decisions.

So here is her story.  She has goals for her personal and career growth.  There came a time to look the position not only for today but for the future.  Many Baby Boomers believed in staying put and waiting their turn.  In case you don’t already know that is not the case with Millennials.   They actually think more like entrepreneurs and weigh the rewards against the risks.  With that in mind she searched for her next step.  To make a long story short, she found another position at another location within the same company.  She is taking it with the blessing of her current manager who referred to her as a “rising star.”  She did not know that would all fall into place but she took the risk.  This was yesterday, April 1st.

She texted us her horoscope for the day here:

 

Taurus Horosope for April 1

 

 And, of course, another quote from that famous philosopher:

“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”   Yogi Berra

 

 

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Comments(18)

Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I have found that when faced with a fork in the road, if you listen to your internal self, you'll know which way is the way to go.  I have also found that the best times in my life were those when I went outside my comfort zone and learned or did something differently.  

Congratulations to your daughter!  

Apr 02, 2014 04:29 AM
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

That is so great, Grant.  I'm so happy for your daughter and so glad that she is looking at all the positives to reinforce her decision.  No regrets. That's great.

Apr 02, 2014 04:39 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Kat - that is the truth and also the case with me.

Debbie - thanks for those words.  I like to have you meet her sometime.

Apr 02, 2014 06:50 AM
Marshall Enterprises
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Antiques, Lawn Care, and Trashouts

Congratulations to your daughter for realizing a great opportunity and grabbing it.  

And, congratulations to you for teaching her well.

Apr 02, 2014 07:09 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Marshall - thanks. It is great when it turns out that way.

Apr 02, 2014 07:27 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Grant. I hear the pride that show with your daughter(s). You have every right to be proud of her, her accomplishments and what is to come. Well done!

Apr 02, 2014 08:04 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Joe - thanks.  I am proud of her.

Apr 02, 2014 08:08 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Grant, it sounds like the apple didn't fall far from the tree.  Congrats to you and your daughters!

Apr 02, 2014 10:57 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Nick - thanks so much.  It does make me proud.

Apr 03, 2014 10:28 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Grant,

Yes, you are one proud father - rightly so!

Apr 03, 2014 11:26 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the story. Congratulations to you and your daughters.

Apr 03, 2014 09:37 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Lisa - thanks.

Gita - thanks.

Apr 03, 2014 09:43 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Hi Grant,

GREAT story!  Thank you so much for posting and sharing.

Apr 03, 2014 11:23 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I love that quote by Yogi and we use it quite often at our house. Good for your daughter that she stepped up and out of her comfort zone. That is what it takes to see if you can soar.

Apr 04, 2014 12:46 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Grant

An outstanding quote and photo.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Apr 04, 2014 05:40 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Wayne and Jean - thanks for reading.

Thanks Debbie - and don't you just love Yogi isms.

Lou - thanks very much.

Apr 04, 2014 02:48 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for reminding me of the beautiful quote.

Apr 06, 2014 09:14 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Gita -  Thanks.  I like both of them.

Apr 06, 2014 09:34 PM