Surprise!
I just finished watching season seven of American
Idol. I have to say, I'm glad to have my life back. When you
watch Idol, you have to make a commitment. It was a great season that
ended with, at least in my mind, a big surprise. David Cook, a steady
and strong competitor all season, who did not have a "defining moment"
in the finale. His competitor, David Archuletta, peaked at just the right
time and appeared to be the de-facto winner. When they announced that
David Cook had won the competition by 12 million votes I couldn't have
been more surprised. Pleasantly.
Walking home from my neighbor's where we watched the finale,
I was grinning from ear to ear. I had been so sure that David
Archuletta was going to win. I love that I got surprised. And
of course, I started thinking about the good and bad surprises
that life hands us.
Many of you rely on a strictly-adhered-to-schedule to manage
your chaotic lives. Surprises are generally not welcomed - even
the good ones! And yet, the definition of a surprise is something
that is unexpected. Much of life cannot be planned. Don't be
too surprised when things don't go as expected. In fact, you
should be more surprised when they DO go as you expect. A bad
surprise is an opportunity to test your character, and a good
surprise is an opportunity to enjoy the wonderment of the world.
I hope you have a good surprise today!
Tracy
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Tracy Knofla
High Impact Training
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