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Last week, I found myself engrossed in a documentary about David Beckham on a well-known streaming platform. In it he shared a recurring theme that deeply resonated with me – the pursuit of one’s dreams and the unexpected turns life takes.
Beckham’s childhood dream was to play for Manchester United, and spend his entire career there. He achieved that dream, yet life had other plans. Due to managerial decisions, he was compelled to leave the club when he didn’t want to – which was a devastating moment for him at the time.
In a separate interview, Beckham reflected on the process of creating the documentary and revealed that it made him see a profound truth about his life’s journey. Leaving Manchester United, despite the initial disappointment, turned out to be a pivotal moment that opened the doors to new experiences, new people, and fresh opportunities. The life he has now, he realised, would never have come to be if he had remained in Manchester.
Okay, David Beckham is not your typical person.
However, the universal lesson from his story is that life often throws unexpected curveballs our way. Things happen that we don’t want or like. Yet, when we accept reality, remain open to change and actively seek out new opportunities, new doors always open.
While most of us may not have Beckham’s wealth or his good looks… (I can dream!), the lesson remains just as relevant. It’s crucial not to fixate solely on what we want and the way we want things to be. Instead, there is something vital about accepting reality and keeping our eyes open to the opportunities that exist all around us – even and especially in the face of unexpected changes.
This week:
Where might you be resisting reality?
Maybe you can open the door (even slightly) to new possibilities?
Best,
Shane
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