Attract Opportunities Without Chasing Them
Brian L. Keith
Data, AI & Cloud Leader | Recognized AI Strategy Leader in GovCon | ExecutiveGov distinguished key Cloud executive | I help government leaders to digitally transform the way they operate and deliver services.
????Welcome to your bi-weekly jolt of well-brewed #inspiration. In serving #41 of 'BK Morning Brew’ let’s discuss why comparison is holding you back. Thank you for subscribing, liking, sharing and commenting! #LetsBrewThis!??
Focus on “blooming”…trust me…the bees will find you.
A flower doesn’t call out to the bees.
It doesn’t wave its petals frantically, shouting, “Look at me!”
It simply blooms. Fully. Boldly. Without apology.
And the bees?
They find it.
They always do.
There’s something profound in that simplicity.
When you focus on blooming—on becoming the best, most vibrant version of yourself—you naturally attract what you need.
The right opportunities, the right people, the right moments.
It’s as if the universe whispers back, “I see you. Keep growing.”
But so often, we forget this.
We chase instead of grow.
We try to force things, worrying about how to catch the attention of the bees, how to stand out among the other flowers.
In our rush to be noticed, we forget the real work: becoming who we’re meant to be.
My point is that bees don’t care about the competition.
They don’t care about how close you are to the next bloom or whether you’re the brightest in the field.
They care about your essence. Your nectar. Your pollen.? What you bring to the world that’s uniquely yours.
But that can only happen when you stop worrying about being found and focus on simply being.
Blooming isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about growth.
It’s about taking the light you’ve been given, the soil you’re planted in, and creating something beautiful with it.
It’s about standing tall, unshaken by the winds and unbroken by the storms.
And when you do this—when you pour yourself into the quiet, steady work of blooming—you can trust that the bees will come.
You don’t have to chase success or validation.
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You don’t have to shout louder or prove your worth.
Just bloom. Focus on your growth. Your journey. Your light.
Because when you do, the world will notice.
The bees will find you.
And in the end, isn’t that the most natural, effortless kind of success?
One that comes not from striving but from thriving.
One that doesn’t leave you exhausted from chasing but fulfilled from simply being.
So, bloom.
The bees are already on their way. ??
???BK Biweekly Quote:? “Comparison is the thief of joy. I choose to be grateful for what I have and focus on my own progress.”—Quote Sanity
??BK Tiny Tip:? Stop chasing the bees. Instead, pour your energy into blooming—nurture your growth, embrace your unique path, and trust that when you fully show up as yourself, the right people and opportunities will find you.
??BK Mental Model:? Focus on internal growth and authenticity rather than external validation or comparison. Like a flower, pour your energy into blooming—developing your unique strengths and qualities—without worrying about competition. The right opportunities and connections, like bees to nectar, will naturally be drawn to you when you fully embrace who you are.
??BK Mind-blowing Fact:? Bees are naturally drawn to flowers based on the availability of nectar and pollen, rather than any competitive dynamics among the flowers themselves. Each flower, by fully expressing its unique characteristics, attracts pollinators without the need for comparison or competition with neighboring blooms. This natural interaction underscores the idea that embracing one’s individuality naturally draws the right opportunities and connections, aligning with the article’s message.
??BK Journaling Prompt:? What would it look like for you to focus entirely on your own “blooming” without worrying about external validation or competition? Reflect on a time when you felt truly aligned with your authentic self. What drew others to you in that moment, and how can you cultivate more of that energy in your daily life?
???BK Call-to-Action: Pause and ask yourself: Are you spending more energy comparing yourself to others or cultivating your own growth? This week, commit to one intentional act that nurtures your unique potential—whether it’s learning something new, expressing your creativity, or simply being present. Focus on blooming fully, and trust that the bees will come.
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1 个月Right on time. Thanks for sharing!
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1 个月Brian this Morning Brew is so on-spot for me TODAY! I am eternally grateful that you've been led down this path to help encourage us all whether in business, personal, spiritual, or intellectual. Please continue to bloom right here!!! Peace & Love