Saying Yes to Success: Derek Woodske's Insights on Seizing Life-Changing Opportunities

Opportunities are things that come where they can change your life. And in the face of it, you only have two choices: yes or no. But people tend to say no to high-risk opportunities for fear of failing and getting hurt, not knowing that no matter whether they fail or succeed, opportunities are a great way to improve yourself and learn until, someday, you reach success.

Derek Woodske shares his life lessons growing up in undeveloped land and how he overcomes his circumstances through his love for sports and taking risky opportunities. Often, people back down from taking high-risk opportunities due to the fear of failing. But on the flip side, saying no to opportunities only takes away your chance to grow and see the direction where you really want. Stay tuned as they dip into topics about life, personal growth, and more!

Quotes:

• “If you're willing to say yes to some very nerve-wracking opportunity. And you say yes, more than you say no, there is a weirdness to the universe and how it will somehow put people in your life that will guide you through that fear.” – Derek Woodske
• “If you enter into the situation with some level of clarity in what you're trying to achieve. You can't guarantee success in sports, and you can't guarantee success in a lot of things. But you dramatically change the odds against you.” – Derek Woodske
• “One of the most valuable characteristics of successful people I've been around is that they don't have to do anything but be who they are. And for better or worse, that's the reality. I've never met one who didn't have incredible self-awareness of not only who they are and what they're good at, but how the world perceives them.” – Derek Woodske

Takeaways:

• Fire, aim, ready, which translates to " Say yes, and go for it." The aim or goal will come after you've gathered some background information as a result of pulling the trigger. And that goal is finding mentors and the ideal community for you. But If you begin to understand that you made a mistake. At the very least, you now know that you can proceed in this path rather than this direction. But it only happens if you say yes and go for an opportunity.

• If you live in an environment without amazing people, you are wrong. Because it doesn't mean the people you're with aren't amazing, you just don't get to interact with as many.

• Self-awareness is the trait you want to have if you desire to be successful because understanding who you are–the good and bad things about you will give you the ability to know what you can and can’t do, as well as to attract and influence other people.

Conclusion:

Say yes to those risky opportunities because it will lead you to connect with the right people. If you say yes more than no to opportunities, the universe will guide you through your fear. And even if you fail, it is a way for you to determine which direction in life you would take. And the effort you’ve put into taking those risky opportunities will never be futile as it serves as a way for you to become better and better.