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Childlike faith

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I love watching children when it comes to being a little adventurous. 
 
Most of us likely developed our first responses to fear at an early age. Strangely, that response morphs over the years.
 
As a child, we truly have a child-like faith. Imagine learning to furniture walk now. You only recently got off your belly and at whatever age you are at now, you are going to haul yourself up and try a little walking! How intimidated would you be?
 
I think for many of us, we would be too intimidated to even try. Yet, what drives that child to try time and time again. I think there are a few very simple points that tie in to what we have been writing about for the past several weeks:
 
  • The child really wants what he sees (grown-ups walking around).
  • The child completely believes in his/her ability to replicate the grown up (child-like faith/follow the mentor).
  • The child quickly learns that the downside is not that bad - at least with a diaper on.
  • The child focuses on the future. When he/she is down, they get right back up and carry on.
  • No object is insurmountable.
 
Sounds like we could learn a lot doesn’t it!

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For the past twenty years Mark has been involved in real estate development and consulting and is currently a REALTOR with Sage Executive Group in Kelowna.

His column, brings a unique perspective on what may be important to us in the future as we come to grips with fast paced change in a world that few people barely recognize.

His influences come from the various travels he undertakes as an Adventurer, Philanthropist and Keynote Speaker. More information can be found on Mark at his website www.markjenningsbates.com

 



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