“When The Student Is Ready, The Teacher Will Appear”

Hi Friends and Colleagues,

Have you ever been struck with an idea that’s was so profound but yet so simple that it actually hurled you to action?

Well, it just happened to me—hence writing this post.

I know you’ve heard this cliché: when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Sadly enough for years I didn’t really understand what that meant.

Several years back a big ‘ol light bulb smacked me and meaning became crystal clear. I can’t recall exactly what I’d been toiling over but all of the sudden the answer to my problem came to my aid. 

It’s funny as a youngster nearly everyday life is huge. You live, learn; explore new ideas and exciting frontiers, and all of the sudden you wake up older—much older.

Where have all the fun, excitement and adventure gone? It’s also like as you get older your creative juices sort of dry up and evaporate.

It’s sad. But here’s the good news you can wake up that creative energy you once possessed and start living life to the absolute best—again.

A few folks keep life at full tilt no matter their age. A few examples I can think of are Richard Branson, the billionaire who’s borderline daredevil and according to stories I’ve read an all-around decent guy.

Then you’ve got Clayton Makepeace, multi-millionaire copywriter whose passions are roaring through the mountains in his tricked out new Porsche and tooling along with his wife (each on their big block Harleys)—just to name a few. If you read his emails, you know clearly life for and everyone surround him couldn’t be better. 

Another prime example would be John Carlton another mega-millionaire copywriter who lives life deeply by cranking out tunes on his classic Fender guitar or simply sharing insights and stories from his blog. John is one of my favorite teachers and I love reading his blog. Here again, you know he’s figured out how to make life a holiday on earth.

So what do these guys and a few others have in common besides lots of money?

It’s simple. They’re all tuned to all the good stuff life has to offer. They’re living life deep—without hesitation, without regrets, and at full throttle. These guys are moving forward all the time.

But here’s the thing. From reading and learning about them (and I suspect others who live the “good life”, living life to the fullest is not all about money.

Yes, these guys expect to win in all areas— financially professionally, and spiritually.

Yes they appreciate the fact money can provide comforts and put them in a position where they are able to give back to so many others (all of these guys each in their own way do this regularly).

Best I can see, money (and lots of it) is simply a by-product of living life passionately. Maybe I’m waaay off base here but the way I see it the more passion and purpose you have coupled with action and persistence, the more resources (i.e. cash, like-minded people, materials, etc) you attract. It’s a natural phenomenon. 

These guys seemed to have discovered a single universal truth: passion, action and persistence equal living deep.

And I’ve been noticing something very weird—if you really dig deep and find your passion, your purpose and take immediate action (even if you’re not completely ready) and persist then the universe comes to your aid.

This is so cool. Because for years, I’ve been “preparing” but never really putting the full wind in my sails. And this was killing me. I never really “moved” or completed anything. I was like a ship without any sails or rudder. And when you stay in the harbor too long you begin to attract baggage that keeps you moored.

At some time you must scrap off the barnacles set a course and set sail. It may take a while but you’ll soon see that port of call you set out for. And it’s great along the way!

My barnacles were thinking I needed to possess a master’s knowledge of the task at hand before setting sail. This is bullshit. Certainly you need to be prepared and do your due diligence but I learned wealthy folks don’t spent eternity getting ready—they seize the opportunity and move forward correctly their course as needed.

Passion, action and persistence is key to living life deep thus enjoying all the natural perks like excellent friendships, experiences, and yes money that come with it.

Learning how to wake up the student in me has been one the most profound life lessons I’ve ever learned. It’s absolutely amazing how the universe so willing shares her secrets with open arms—if you’ll just let her.

One of the most difficult parts (at least for me) has been finding my true passion and purpose. With all the possibilities life can hand out it can be daunting to select which one to pursue.

This is not to say that I have so many talents. It’s that I have so many interests.

Perhaps you too have many interests and find it difficult to settle down to only one. Don’t let this get in your way. 

Think about it. You could do or be anything your heart desires—and the possibilities are nearly endless. And if you really want you don’t have to settle on just one vocation.

One example that comes to mind is Russell Conwell who started out as a lawyer, writer and later became a Baptist minister. Later he founded Temple University and become its first president. Who says you couldn’t follow a similar path of multiple passions.

The point is to allow the universe to fuel your full potential and go with it. We are all unique and each has a purpose to fulfill. Find it and set a course of action—even if you’re not completely “ready.”

Why not take just a few quiet moments and think really think about your true talents, your passions and desires. Write these down. Don’t fit money into the equation—just reflect on what you love doing. Let your mind serve you to its fullest—without any judgment and see what happens.

I’d enjoy hearing your comments. So let me know how things turn out right here in this post. 

Warmly,

Emette E. Massey