My nephew emailed me last week with the news that he’d flunked the Florida Bar Exam, for the third time. (He obviously mimics my side of the family.) I replied that I’ve always considered personal failures cleverly disguised opportunities.
Case in point:
In 2007, I was pulling in six figures selling real estate in Atlanta. In 2008, my income dropped 95%. The day now consisted of sitting on my back deck shooting squirrels off my bird feeder with a slingshot. (Note: No squirrels were actually injured in this exercise.) Something needed to change and fast, before I switched it out for a Smith & Wesson.
A year later I was living aboard a boat in the Florida Keys.
Days were spent doing whatever the hell I wanted. Nights were reserved for partying. That was followed by five months in the Bahamas, three months in the DR, a year in St. Thomas and another one in New Mexico. Not bad for a guy who couldn’t make a go of it.
I believe the Gods have something in store for my nephew other than Law. They steered me in this direction for which I’m eternally grateful.
I'm struggling with a different kind of failure--my marriage. Your post is helpful. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteCall me you old bum. It's been too many years. We would love to come visit.
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