My guess is that when we look at an image and we something good, then we are in touch with reality. When we see something bad, we’re feeling the fantasy of ego.

Re: Picture – Yep I see the comparison. Especially when I think of the movie Tin Cup.

All the other moments are just as great and just as amazing I suppose. All the boring, frustrating, and frightening times would could be called the “HA-HA” moments. (must be laughed at and as more fantasy of the human mind)

The Odacava Tude is blue sky days, freedom, and stress free living…..you know……happiness.

I think the most bold thing I’ve ever done is to be myself. And it’s also the most courageous thing I’ve ever done. I can’t tell you the times I’ve thought myself wrong for thinking one way or another. But I’ve NEVER, NEVER regretted being honest. Even when it was not received the way I hoped. It’s always been worth the risk.

Regardless, I feel the same way. There are a lot of times at work when I’ll become discouraged because the way I thought of doing a task is different or new. So instead of suggesting my method, I’ll “go along” with the current way. Everyone looses because the current way generally sucks. Wayne Gretzky said it best “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Very interesting blog Krista, I’ll keep checking in.

- Kris

Actually, when was a teenager growing up in Victoria, B.C., there was a little corner store in Oak Bay called “Mike and Shirley’s” and they had nothing but comic books and video games (the very first video games ever seen by man – 1979-80-81). This was just a couple whose names were (of course) Mike and Shirley.

I hope that Chris really goes for it. What an amazing career that would be!!

We of course have to defend ourselves the ODD time, and perhaps those around us once in a blue moon. Making sure you get fair shake and not get taken advantage of is very important though (think that is what Bonnie actually means in this context).

I wish I could “get addicted” to staying busy. You know – for just a week. My addiction is going in to sloth mode on the couch with my computer.

I think if we add more to it like;

1) make sure you do something that rewards you
2) make sure you do something that helps others, even if indirectly (like blogging)
3) make sure you do something that you enjoy very much

I think if we stick to these 3 principals, money will naturally become a bi-product of the passionate work – no matter WHAT it is.

Why? Because if you do something that you love and are passionate about that helps people, you will be good at it, and someone will start paying you to continue helping others. Maybe the Government or private corp. will pay to continue the activity, or maybe you will have people personally paying you to perform your special service.

Have to take a risk though to make your “quest of passion” profitable. It’s obviously worth the risk, and IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND IT HELPS PEOPLE it’s never a risk – just a matter of time before the money flows from the activity.

Good post Krista.