INNOVATION

On June 16, 2022, a dream came true for me. It was the launch event for Innovate Cochrane - the non-profit organization that's been on my mind, in my heart and in my cross-hairs for 5 years. Over 80 people from across the community and beyond came, with many others unable to attend.

A few hours before the event I made my way to the hall. I sat in silence at one of the tables and reflected on the journey to this point. Many curves in the road, and seeming roadblocks. But I kept at it, along with a few others equally dedicated to seeing this vision become a reality.

It was essentially 5 years of small Bus Ticket moments, sewn together.

The Bus Ticket theme from my podcast origin story isn't rooted in the notion of once-in-a-lifetime moments. Those may occur. But a 'Bus Tickets' posture is one of perpetually leaning into being rooted, grounded in a clear sense of myself, what's important to me, what's speaking to me. And stepping out in small moments of courage. Living as a fully as I can in this moment.

I truly believe pursuing this type of posture, and leaning into the discomfort often accompanying personal growth, is the best possible life I can lead. The best life available to each one of us.

This is just the beginning of the amazing story unfolding in my community of Cochrane. More Bus Ticket moments to come. Listeners can expect to hear insights & references to innovation going forward as my passion for inner transformation and innovation intersect.

LEGACY

A second core theme to this episode relates to the day I recorded this episode - Father's Day.

It was my utmost privilege to have my wife and 3 daughters attend the Innovate Cochrane launch event. My girls witnessed what it looks like to get ahold of a vision or passion, and see it come to fruition.

I was equally honoured to highlight my daughter Sofia in one of the innovator stories from the community, shared at the event. She stepped out to connect Innovate Cochrane with her digital arts teacher, forming a 3-way success story between a spotlight on a newly launched school program, her own development in the area of video capture and editing, and a prototype community story output for Innovate Cochrane to use as a catalyst resource driving further community story capture.

Our children are watching us. Consciously or subconsciously they are observing how we engage the world. How we show up. Or don't.

I encourage each of us to lean into growth. To not settle for good enough. To not let fear dictate the action we will take. Or not take.

What is the next Bus Ticket moment for you?

Are you ready to step into it? If not, what is holding you back?

That's a good place to start.