Try not to try

I can't tell you why, I'm not quite sure myself, but I often find that I try way too hard.

There's nothing quite as awkward as forced conversation, strained, unnatural marketing or pushing pencil to paper expecting quality results, right now.  Sitting here this evening, writing this very blog, I've dumped myself into a point of reflection, trying to write something relevant, worthy of a post. What am I doing?  I'm trying too hard.

I find it interesting, now that I think of it, that a majority of the friendships, business relationships and acquaintances in my life are due in part to chance, unscheduled and unplanned.  No, I'm not flying by the seat of my pants and I hate the phrase, "you were just in the right place at the right time."  I'm simply stating that I've personally chosen to be available and aware.



It's of no coincidence that 30 minutes ago I was opened a bottle of Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout with a good friend.  Not five days prior I sat at BierThirty Bottle & Bistro, visited with the owner, Chris and introduced myself to a table of gentleman, one of which, was Steve Koonce of Epic Brewing.  I got my first taste of Epic's finely crafted brews.

So as I sit here, savoring the big flavors of coffee and chocolate with the hint of a whiskey barrel, I'm reminded to be available and aware, I most certainly would have overlooked something special.  In short, try not to try, you might miss out on the Big Bad Baptist!

Cheers