First, I have to say how great it is to see all of you and to be together. I’m simply not growing tired of these opportunities to be with each other in real time and space. To shake physical hands, and give actual hugs, and hear clear unadulterated voices.
Though I recognize and celebrate how truly successful we have been in virtual space, and I personally believe it’s really working — so please don’t mistake what I’m saying as a desire to change a single thing — these few times a year are special. And every time I’m here, I can literally feel that I’m not alone in this sentiment.
So it’s wonderful to see all of you, together in the spirit of networking, business, connection, and even fun.
But business exists inside of life and life isn’t always fun. Sometimes it’s incredibly serious.
And as always, when I bring certain aspects of real life into my education, I preface by saying that Elevate is an apolitical space. But I believe leaders like us cannot turn away from the world we live in.
I’m sure that everyone is aware of recent events so I’m not even going to mention any of the details. But I am going to leverage them to bring today’s message.
The life force within each of us — and the other living beings of all sizes, shapes and natures in this world — is so amazingly powerful. You can see certain creatures regrow limbs, go long periods without resources, and even multiply with great fervor.
But at the same time, life can be so incredibly fragile. So delicate. So temporary.
So the reminder I want to share today is this…
The time is now.
Our goals and dreams. Our relationships. Our very selves. Are the product of our choices. And those choices are a result of our passion and our belief, and our ability to rise above our ever evolving list of circumstances. Our ability to remain open, to learn and grow. Our resilience. And our capacity for courage.
And in this brilliant group, we can accomplish anything.
Here in the foundation of Elevate, we are leaders and we are business people.
And we show up consistently in the name of community and growth. We want to generate more opportunities for wealth.
So I invite us all to maintain the files of our hard earned belief and experience, but to also occasionally, if not consistently, close the windows on our mental computer screens. To refresh our systems and make space for possibility.
There is absolutely nothing that needs to get in our way.
I’ve been in this group now for almost a decade. I like you. I know you. And I trust you.
And so can the people out there in the world.
These days, business is all about relationship. We are humans showing up with other humans to solve their problems, to provide what they need. To stoke the flames of their own belief and to provide value.
Because though everyone has their own relationship to money, experience demonstrates that most people are willing to part with theirs if given a good reason.
So whether it’s in your commercial today or in the conversations you have in this moment and going further, provide that reason and you will prosper.
Thank you for indulging me. For allowing me to be a contribution. And to lay at your feet what I see.
I’m grateful for you. I’m rooting for you. And I’d do anything to support you.
We all would. That’s what it means to be a part of Elevate.