http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-4686 Rachel Happe Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:44:20 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-4686 Hi Chris - interesting twist to things... it's related to something I call orchestrated serendipity. The idea is that there are ways to create the environment in which serendipity occurs with the people you would most want it to occur with and it is all about the choices one makes about where they invest their time and energy. But I couldn't agree more - it is up to the individual to make opportunities happen. One caveat for me would be that you can encourage a *range* of serendipity/opportunity but you can't really encourage the specifics because you need other people for that. Hi Chris – interesting twist to things… it's related to something I call orchestrated serendipity. The idea is that there are ways to create the environment in which serendipity occurs with the people you would most want it to occur with and it is all about the choices one makes about where they invest their time and energy. But I couldn't agree more – it is up to the individual to make opportunities happen. One caveat for me would be that you can encourage a *range* of serendipity/opportunity but you can't really encourage the specifics because you need other people for that.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-7069 Rachel Happe Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:44:20 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-7069 Hi Chris - interesting twist to things... it's related to something I call orchestrated serendipity. The idea is that there are ways to create the environment in which serendipity occurs with the people you would most want it to occur with and it is all about the choices one makes about where they invest their time and energy. But I couldn't agree more - it is up to the individual to make opportunities happen. One caveat for me would be that you can encourage a *range* of serendipity/opportunity but you can't really encourage the specifics because you need other people for that. Hi Chris – interesting twist to things… it's related to something I call orchestrated serendipity. The idea is that there are ways to create the environment in which serendipity occurs with the people you would most want it to occur with and it is all about the choices one makes about where they invest their time and energy. But I couldn't agree more – it is up to the individual to make opportunities happen. One caveat for me would be that you can encourage a *range* of serendipity/opportunity but you can't really encourage the specifics because you need other people for that.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-4685 Rachel Happe Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:44:20 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-4685 Hi Chris - interesting twist to things... it's related to something I call orchestrated serendipity. The idea is that there are ways to create the environment in which serendipity occurs with the people you would most want it to occur with and it is all about the choices one makes about where they invest their time and energy. But I couldn't agree more - it is up to the individual to make opportunities happen. One caveat for me would be that you can encourage a *range* of serendipity/opportunity but you can't really encourage the specifics because you need other people for that. Hi Chris – interesting twist to things… it's related to something I call orchestrated serendipity. The idea is that there are ways to create the environment in which serendipity occurs with the people you would most want it to occur with and it is all about the choices one makes about where they invest their time and energy. But I couldn't agree more – it is up to the individual to make opportunities happen. One caveat for me would be that you can encourage a *range* of serendipity/opportunity but you can't really encourage the specifics because you need other people for that.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-7070 Jon F. Merz Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:21:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-7070 Well said, Chris. It always amazes me when we hear stories of "overnight successes" when most of the time, the success is the result of years of hard work and perseverance. Well said, Chris. It always amazes me when we hear stories of “overnight successes” when most of the time, the success is the result of years of hard work and perseverance.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-4684 Jon F. Merz Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:21:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-4684 Well said, Chris. It always amazes me when we hear stories of "overnight successes" when most of the time, the success is the result of years of hard work and perseverance. Well said, Chris. It always amazes me when we hear stories of “overnight successes” when most of the time, the success is the result of years of hard work and perseverance.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-7071 Scout Moderation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:10:22 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-7071 My decision to start my own company doesn't feel so much like a business decision because it's so tied in with who I am, what I want to do and how I want to express myself. When you make that decision to take your own path you bump into your own fears & doubts. The best antidote is some good inspiration from someone who's further down the road. So, thanks for the inspiration this morning. My decision to start my own company doesn't feel so much like a business decision because it's so tied in with who I am, what I want to do and how I want to express myself. When you make that decision to take your own path you bump into your own fears & doubts. The best antidote is some good inspiration from someone who's further down the road. So, thanks for the inspiration this morning.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-7072 Steve Woodruff Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:57:23 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-7072 Chris, I think those that work the hardest, have a good strategy, and care the most will experience the most "serendipity". It's both-and, not either-or. When you're involved in breaking new ground and collaborating with people, all sorts of new and unanticipated (and unplanned) opportunities will pop up. That's serendipity, and it's welcome. But it happens because you're out there plowing and sowing. Chris, I think those that work the hardest, have a good strategy, and care the most will experience the most “serendipity”. It's both-and, not either-or. When you're involved in breaking new ground and collaborating with people, all sorts of new and unanticipated (and unplanned) opportunities will pop up. That's serendipity, and it's welcome. But it happens because you're out there plowing and sowing.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-7073 Jason Fredin Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:36:45 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-7073 Can a person really chase serendipity? I am not sure how one would go about doing that.<br>On a side note, serendipity can lead to many great experiences, I met my wife under serendipitous circumstances. Can a person really chase serendipity? I am not sure how one would go about doing that.
On a side note, serendipity can lead to many great experiences, I met my wife under serendipitous circumstances.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-4683 Maureen Karle Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:10:22 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-4683 My decision to start my own company doesn't feel so much like a business decision because it's so tied in with who I am, what I want to do and how I want to express myself. When you make that decision to take your own path you bump into your own fears & doubts. The best antidote is some good inspiration from someone who's further down the road. So, thanks for the inspiration this morning. My decision to start my own company doesn't feel so much like a business decision because it's so tied in with who I am, what I want to do and how I want to express myself. When you make that decision to take your own path you bump into your own fears & doubts. The best antidote is some good inspiration from someone who's further down the road. So, thanks for the inspiration this morning.

]]> http://www.christopherspenn.com/2009/11/why-serendipity-shouldnt-matter/#comment-4682 Steve Woodruff Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:57:23 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=1391#comment-4682 Chris, I think those that work the hardest, have a good strategy, and care the most will experience the most "serendipity". It's both-and, not either-or. When you're involved in breaking new ground and collaborating with people, all sorts of new and unanticipated (and unplanned) opportunities will pop up. That's serendipity, and it's welcome. But it happens because you're out there plowing and sowing. Chris, I think those that work the hardest, have a good strategy, and care the most will experience the most “serendipity”. It's both-and, not either-or. When you're involved in breaking new ground and collaborating with people, all sorts of new and unanticipated (and unplanned) opportunities will pop up. That's serendipity, and it's welcome. But it happens because you're out there plowing and sowing.

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