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No Opportunity Wasted


I had such a fun time yesterday!!! I got to meet Phil Keoghan. I love him and his philosophies. I have read some of his book and it inspires me everyday!! If you don't know who he is - he is the host of Amazing Race and he lives his life FULLY and in a way that will leave him with no regrets. Do you have a list of things you want to do in your life? It's a wonderful idea I had seen alot before. I have a list that I started more than 10 years ago and I have made some of those things happen. It was refreshed for me and others when Phil Keoghan wrote a book and started a show called No Opportunity Wasted (Phil is the host of Amazing Race as well) where people were challenged to face their fear and reach for their dreams. You apply and if they accept you they just show up at your house or at work and you get 72 hours and $3500 to take that step. They arrange days off work or childcare - whatever. Now they are doing the show in Canada - on CBC. You can apply on NoOpportunityWasted.ca. CHECK IT OUT!

I want to point out too that it isn't just a selfish pursuit. It all depends on what your dreams are. I just think it is so important to think about the way you are going to live your life and be deliberate about it. We only get one shot at it. Don't let it slip away from you!

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Anonymous said…
That's pretty cool that you met him. I heard him on a radio interview this afternoon and am curious as to what his "story" is. I don't have a "list" but have thought much about it. Perhaps I'll get it started with all of the free time I'll have in the coming year ;)

Sorry we didn't make it out last weekend. I was a little uncomfortable making that trip at 35 weeks. We're looking forward to seeing you guys in June though!

Nicola
10:29 pm
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