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Everything happens for a reason.
-Anonymous life lesson from Olathe, Kansas
Richard’s Thoughts…
I’m sure we’ve all heard this lesson, but what does it really mean? How can you incorporate it into your life? Well, for me, today marks a very special anniversary. On this day in 2003, seven years ago, I lost my campaign for mayor of Mason City, Iowa. I was disappointed. I was depressed. I had lost. I had poured my heart and soul into the four month campaign. And I lost.
But what also happened – the amazing thing – is that I also won. I found a new passion. I found that politics wasn’t the only place for me. I loved speaking with people and talking about living life full of dreams and passion. It did take a few years after that loss to begin chasing my dream, but the time was worth it.
The great thing about losing the campaign was that it taught me more about myself than winning ever could. Seriously – I ran for office! And I won the hearts and minds of over 600 people; most of whom I’d never met. I lost so I could find my way, my path. What is yours? You are where you are in life for a reason. What is it? Have you found it? The Time is Now.
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