The synchronicities I experience, practically every day, never cease to amaze and fascinate me.
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Last week I shared the life lesson given to me by a cab driver from Estepona, and just that same day, on a 25 minute ride (from the upper area to the beach in Barcelona) I had an interesting conversation with another wise cab driver, named Carles.
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I rushed out of the house (because I was running a bit late for a meeting) while I had a call with Daniela (from younity’s Spanish team) in which I talked to her about strategy, growth, plans, etc.
When I ended the call, (with about 15 minutes left in the call), Carles asked me:
- Excuse me, what do you do?
- I told him a little bit about what we do at younity, my mission, etc.
To which Carles replied:
- You could be a good farmer.
At first I let out a laugh, because I loved the natural and casual way, but knowing that there was something behind his answer, my curiosity was aroused and I started asking questions…
To make the long story short, he told me that listening to me speak reminded him of his farmer grandfather, who taught him that to be a good farmer you must:
1. Choose the right seeds: based on soil and climate
2. Take care of the sprouts: so that they can grow
3. Prepare for bad weather: because something unexpected can always happen
4. Be patient: and understand the value of waiting, caring, cultivating and sowing before reaping the fruits
5. Celebrate the harvest: because it is when you see the fruits of the effort made that serves as motivation to move forward
Listening to Carles talk gave me a big smile and when he finished telling me the story, I was so fascinated (and surprised) that it took me a few seconds to react, but when I did, and paraphrasing what he had told me at the beginning of the conversation, I told him:
- Your grandfather was a great strategist.
👇 Reminder of the day 👇
- The most valuable lessons can be found in the most unexpected places...
You just have to keep your eyes/ears open and be willing to receive them in order to learn and grow.
Thanks Carles!
