In the story, “Into the
wood”, I feel like the woods represent the world as whole and life experiences.
Every time the characters go out into the world they are looking for what they
want. Similar to our world, every day that we step out of our house we should
be looking for something that we want or something that will benefit us. The
world offers us everything that we want or ever need we just have to find it. Whether
it is looking to meet someone new that can help us become a better person, or
if it is an opportunity to help someone in need. If we are not looking for
these things or opportunities we are missing out. In the story “into the woods”,
if the characters never would have gone out into the woods, they would have
never found what they were looking for.
I am always looking for
opportunities to network and find those things that I need and want. Recently I
meet some new friends because I gained the courage to open my mouth. I saw an
opportunity and I went running after it. This past summer I went hiking with my
family to Karnaville Falls. We had just finished the hike and as we got to the
parking lot I looked over and saw some kids with camera gear. My first thought
was I have to talk to them I need to know who they are and what they are doing.
I talked to them for about 2 minutes and then they had to get up into the
canyon to shoot their film. In that moment I thought dang, I wish I could have
talked to them longer and helped them film.
Two weeks ago I just finished up filming an
event for DSUSA. My friend Greg Layton invited me to go to swig afterwards. I
get there and I look over and see this kid, he looked so familiar. So I opened
my mouth again. Come to find out I knew him because of the hike that I went on
with my family. Our conversation went into more depth and we ended up
exchanging our contact information. A week later he invited me to go up to
Cedar City, Utah, and film a music video with him and his buddies.
I’m currently filming
with them and my network expanded its amazing to see how small the world really
is and the experiences and opportunities that exist with in the world if you
open your mouth. If you never open your mouth you’ll be missing out on life
experiences and opportunities, and those things that your heart desires.
Who doesn't want to be
successful? I’m pretty sure everyone in this world wants to be able to put food
on the table for their family, and to have a happy life just like in the
movies. It all starts with you! Take care of yourself by helping others and
caring for others.
If it be helping the
old lady walk across the street, or rescuing a child from a burning house. You
can make difference and others can make a difference for you. It’s a win win
situation for everyone. Someone just needs to initiate the good deed. You never
know how you will meet other people. You just always need to have your “A” game
face on and others will see it. Opportunities and experiences will soon come
your way, and you will be on the road to success.
