by Perry Gladstone
The greatest moments in life are when everything we believe, love, wish for, and work for come together at the same time.
When our skills meet their equivalent challenges, some call that “being In the Flow.”
My whole life I have pursued Flow by sharing my personal passions. Riding skateboards and snowboards wasn’t enough; I had to also make them. Writing songs wasn’t enough; I had to perform them. And so it went for 30 years of my life.
Whether it was a venture in film production, clothing manufacturing, retail, or publishing, I discovered that the true motivation behind all of my efforts was a need and desire to create a shared understanding about the things I loved. What I wanted most was to build deeper connections with people, so I could go further, learn more and feel more.
So I surf. I spearfish. I sing in the street. I stay friends with my ex-girlfriends and talk to people about what makes them tick.
To find Flow means stepping into a bigger pool or ocean with people who will push us into bigger waves as we do the same for them.
Yes, Flow takes work; you have to stretch. You’ll have to get out of your comfort zone and take some risks. And it’s the best thing you’ll ever do.
Let me show you how to be In the Flow.
Perry Gladstone is coach for highachievers. www.perrygladstone.com/blog
