Secret #1 � Use a compass, not a map.
According to Shapiro, maps are tools to get to our destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. But life is not about efficiency. It is about passion, or exuberance � and we cannot map out passion effectively. What we need is a compass � a sense of direction in order that life can unfold naturally. Even if we hit roadblocks and challenges, stick with our directions. The key, therefore, is to discover our passions, get the skills we need, and create value for ourselves and others. Experience life, not over-intellectualize it.
Secret #2 � Trust that you are never lost
Shapiro writes, �There�s always uncertainty in making a decision but when you recognize that there�s opportunity on every path, you can trust that you are never lost and are not making mistakes.� Understand that life is designed with many paths, and we are free to choose any directions we want. There is no excuse to remain unsatisfied or unhappy, because we can always shift our focus to something that will make us happy. And don�t be afraid of detours; think of every detour as a chance to experience new things. The important thing is that we are committed to your chosen path.
Secret #3 � Remember that opportunity knocks often, but sometimes softly
Opportunities are everywhere. Yet we do not see them when we become too focused and adopt a myopic vision towards our goals. Per Shapiro, �When you let go of a focus on your goals, your peripheral vision expands to see opportunities that surround you � inside and out. You assume that anything and everything is an opportunity and that anything and everything is possible.� Ask ourselves, what or who in our vicinity or industry can give us the next big idea? Do we have untapped talents that when unlocked, can provide tremendous opportunity for advancement? Keep our eyes open, and understand that we can also create our own opportunities.
Secret #4 � Want what you have
�In order to have the life you want now, you have to appreciate the life you have now,� according to book�s author. Sometimes we become so absorbed in waiting for the next big thing or waiting for that �better� future that we fail to appreciate where we are today. One technique Shapiro suggests in order that we learn to better appreciate our present lives is to keep a gratitude journal, wherein we list all the things that we are thankful for in our present lives. It is also important that we appreciate ourselves, and understand that we do not need anyone to complete us.
Secret #5 � Seek out adventure
Shapiro starts this chapter by borrowing a quote from Steve Jobs: �Creativity is just having enough dots to connect � connect experiences and synthesize new things. The reason creative people are able to do that is that they�ve had more experiences or have thought more about their experiences than other people.� We need to remain open to the many possibilities of life, and be open to new experiences. Go find our luck, instead of sitting and simply waiting for it to come.
Secret #6 � Become a people magnet
Other people can offer you the learning you need so it is important that you are open to building connections with the people you meet. You might never know if the next person you meet might have the biggest impact on your life. Start a random conversation. Be open to possibilities with other people.
Secret #7 � Embrace your limits
Shapiro advocates, �Take time to acknowledge your own humanness and to turn it into a source of power.� Acknowledge that we have fears and limits, but learn to turn them into positives. Every failure is an opportunity for success; in every weakness, there is strength. Learn to grow from our mistakes and provide a new perspective to an old problem.
Secret #8 � Remain detached
Detachment is a commitment to the future while focusing on the present. It is not about being indifferent, or blas�, or doing nothing at all. It is also not about trying too hard. Rather, it is choosing big and bold aspirations that are inspiring, yet potentially beyond reach. Doing so will free us from the stress about achieving it.
According to Shapiro, maps are tools to get to our destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. But life is not about efficiency. It is about passion, or exuberance � and we cannot map out passion effectively. What we need is a compass � a sense of direction in order that life can unfold naturally. Even if we hit roadblocks and challenges, stick with our directions. The key, therefore, is to discover our passions, get the skills we need, and create value for ourselves and others. Experience life, not over-intellectualize it.
Secret #2 � Trust that you are never lost
Shapiro writes, �There�s always uncertainty in making a decision but when you recognize that there�s opportunity on every path, you can trust that you are never lost and are not making mistakes.� Understand that life is designed with many paths, and we are free to choose any directions we want. There is no excuse to remain unsatisfied or unhappy, because we can always shift our focus to something that will make us happy. And don�t be afraid of detours; think of every detour as a chance to experience new things. The important thing is that we are committed to your chosen path.
Secret #3 � Remember that opportunity knocks often, but sometimes softly
Opportunities are everywhere. Yet we do not see them when we become too focused and adopt a myopic vision towards our goals. Per Shapiro, �When you let go of a focus on your goals, your peripheral vision expands to see opportunities that surround you � inside and out. You assume that anything and everything is an opportunity and that anything and everything is possible.� Ask ourselves, what or who in our vicinity or industry can give us the next big idea? Do we have untapped talents that when unlocked, can provide tremendous opportunity for advancement? Keep our eyes open, and understand that we can also create our own opportunities.
Secret #4 � Want what you have
�In order to have the life you want now, you have to appreciate the life you have now,� according to book�s author. Sometimes we become so absorbed in waiting for the next big thing or waiting for that �better� future that we fail to appreciate where we are today. One technique Shapiro suggests in order that we learn to better appreciate our present lives is to keep a gratitude journal, wherein we list all the things that we are thankful for in our present lives. It is also important that we appreciate ourselves, and understand that we do not need anyone to complete us.
Secret #5 � Seek out adventure
Shapiro starts this chapter by borrowing a quote from Steve Jobs: �Creativity is just having enough dots to connect � connect experiences and synthesize new things. The reason creative people are able to do that is that they�ve had more experiences or have thought more about their experiences than other people.� We need to remain open to the many possibilities of life, and be open to new experiences. Go find our luck, instead of sitting and simply waiting for it to come.
Secret #6 � Become a people magnet
Other people can offer you the learning you need so it is important that you are open to building connections with the people you meet. You might never know if the next person you meet might have the biggest impact on your life. Start a random conversation. Be open to possibilities with other people.
Secret #7 � Embrace your limits
Shapiro advocates, �Take time to acknowledge your own humanness and to turn it into a source of power.� Acknowledge that we have fears and limits, but learn to turn them into positives. Every failure is an opportunity for success; in every weakness, there is strength. Learn to grow from our mistakes and provide a new perspective to an old problem.
Secret #8 � Remain detached
Detachment is a commitment to the future while focusing on the present. It is not about being indifferent, or blas�, or doing nothing at all. It is also not about trying too hard. Rather, it is choosing big and bold aspirations that are inspiring, yet potentially beyond reach. Doing so will free us from the stress about achieving it.
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