Whatever you call it, the basic principle is the same. A seemingly random occurrence leads to amazing things. Michael Pilla, one of the first people I met after starting my business (on a boat dock, waiting to embark on an event called "Cruise and Schmooze") introduced me to one of my company's biggest clients to date. And I happened to be on the dock because my daughter's soccer coach at the time -- a local accountant -- recommended the event. Because that client's project was in Yonkers, I ultimately moved my business here. And because of my commitment to Yonkers, I ended up getting appointed to the Board of Yonkers Partners in Education and we were hired to do even more marketing work from the City of Yonkers. And so it goes.
In 2009, I started a list on my Blackberry called "Karma." Whenever I meet someone who I believe could lead to amazing possibilities (business or personal), I add him or her to the list. The list is growing, and the results seem to be proving that "karma is key."
So, if these types of connections are truly random, do you just sit around and wait for magic to happen (or stand on boat docks periodically)? Not really. You need to:
- Be open to possibilities
- Refrain from over-analysis
- Get out more and increase your chances of meeting great people
- Talk to strangers
- Quickly eliminate toxic people from your life and business (Note: Bad karma is as powerful as good karma!)
In order for my karma theory to work you really have to believe in it. Make a list of the positive things that have happened so far this year and "diagram" how they came about. If there was any element of kismet that led to good things or new business, you're on the right track. If not, go back to how you've been living your life. Not everyone is a good karma magnet.
The definition of Bashert
Alicia Keys singing "Karma"
Unique theme cruises (in case you decide to employ that method)
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