A couple weeks ago, I was talking to Nicole Ash when halfway through the conversation she had mentioned, “You have to see this post I’ve come across ... It is the funniest post I’ve come across in a while.”
The post was titled something along the lines of, “Big reward for a missing squirrel ... $1,500.”
It most definitely caught my eye, as I had never before seen a post quite like this.
As my eyes wandered down to the paragraph, I realized that this was about an individual looking for employment after losing his job due to COVID-19 ... Not a missing squirrel.
As I finished reading the last word of this beautifully designed hilarious masterpiece, I wanted to help.
“I’ll call you back,” I said to Nicole.
I dialed the number on the ad and began by saying, “I don’t usually do this, but ...”
45 minutes later, I was still conversing with this great guy about a possible plan to help him find employment.
In fact, I would say we came up with so much more than a plan.
Yesterday, Scott Mason and I launched our very first episode of, “Just A Squirrel Looking For A Nut; Trying To Get Out Of This Rut”. The purpose of the show is to create a space where we can light heartedly discuss life’s most difficult moments and gain insights in order to help us keep moving forward.
The lesson of this story is had I not picked up the phone and connected with this stranger, I would not have discovered this new opportunity in my life.
Every encounter can be of value if you choose to approach it with an open mind and an open heart!!!
Oleg Lougheed is the host of the Overcoming Odds Podcast, where you get a glimpse into the stories of individuals who have overcome adversity, suffering, and struggle in achieving their personal success.
