Comments on: Planning for Serendipity – Taking Flight

By: Flying With A Good Idea | Frog Blog

Flying With A Good Idea | Frog Blog — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:04:43 +0000

[...] A key component of creativity is recognizing when an idea that is working in one place might have application in another. (Like when Wilber twisted the tube box) [...]

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:01:56 +0000

Hi Kay, Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you for your thoughtful comments and support this year. There’s been many a time when something you’ve said here or at your site has spurred my thinking in slightly unusual ways!

By: kay plantes

kay plantes — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:35:59 +0000

I think serendipity is all around us, the issue is that it remains unconscious. If we quiet our internal chatter and singular focus on to-dos we can see/hear/feel more of it. It also helps to have a vision, as a vision changes your lens on what is happening around you. Thanks for your great posts this year Fred.
.-= kay plantes´s last blog ..Business Model Lens into 2010 =-.

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:12:09 +0000

Hi J.D., Luck and serendipity are blood brothers when it comes to a prepared mind…

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:09:49 +0000

Hi Paul, It’s actually quite interesting how many of the 20th century’s great advances started in humble digs. Sounds like a top ten list idea to me.

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:12:54 +0000

I’m a fan of opening doors for possibilities. The best way I’ve found to open doors is to follow the growth, be forward looking, take action, grow my network, and play with possibilities.

Just like luck, I think serendipity favors the prepared mind.
.-= J.D. Meier´s last blog ..8 Ways to Be Heroic =-.

By: Paul Cornies

Paul Cornies — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:40:44 +0000

Fred,
One of the pivotal inventions of the twentieth century started out in a bike shop. What a great post. I think part of getting the most out of every day is being open to this serendipity as you describe so well. It’s part of creativity too. Being openly spontaneous and adaptable.
.-= Paul Cornies´s last blog ..What Matters Most 2010: Heart/Mind/Vision/Connection =-.

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:08:49 +0000

Hi Brad, The nice thing about interacting with others is you are guaranteed an alternative viewpoint to whatever you are doing.

And the word simply doesn’t seem to look right any way we spell it does it. Although I think I like the one L better. Trying to think of a better word makes my brain hurt a bit though.

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:05:01 +0000

Thanks Andrew!

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:04:49 +0000

Absolutely. I’ve read research that indicates those who have lucky things happen to them are more aware of their surroundings, always casting a watchful eye for opportunity. Not sitting and waiting for the luck to come to them.