Change and Conflict Make My Day

I was the guy in the office who welcomed change or conflict. Someone let go? Perfect. A crew of 40 advertising sales execs booted out on a Friday morning? Sure thing. And what about when I was the target of significant change or a crappy conflict? Not a problem.

That is, unless, I was really enjoying my life before the change or conflict. However, sometimes, my connection to that which I desired at the time may have simply been superficial. This would be the perfect opportunity to provide an example, but I'll keep you compelled by moving on to my next thought.

I'm not fearless. I've got a few things that I've yet to evaluate and "get over" like heights, snakes, and bugs. However, compared to most people (complete assumption with little merit), I feel I suffer from a lack of general, common, or popular fears. That's right boys and girls, this cat loves change and understands conflict, so what's there to fear? Everything that's on my little list or those things of which I have feared in the past all came about because of being ignorant.

So, if you consider these four points, you may begin to understand that I'm headed for the "top dog" door:

1) Beyond the career objective of being a professional speaker, I have had no other significant goals in life aside from optimal health. Therefore, no goals, no fears of not reaching them.
2) I am a product of change - and soldier of change - given that 1/2 of my childhood was spent living in two homes every-other-week. Back and forth. Back and forth. Great divorce, great training.
3) I feel conflict leads to opportunity and the potential for excitement and freshness. Bring it on an we'll face off.
4) I have the strong feeling that most fear doesn't have to be overcome by courage, faith, or hope, but by knowledge, education, training, and understanding.

I am so close to writing this book. Let me just finish reading the third one on fear. I promise to finish before Sunday. Boo.