I filmed this short little clip of my 2-year old son Brock last night.
And though it’s hilarious, it also packs quite a lesson.
I was letting him water the plants around our front porch, but it was starting to get late, and I knew that I still needed to get him ready for bed.
So…
While he was facing the other way, I turned the water off.
The video shows what happened next.
Brock immediately goes to work, trying to figure out how to correct the situation.
You’ll even see him walk over to the water faucet, and try to turn it back on.
And though he didn’t figure it out last night (while I was recording this video), he went back out on the front porch this morning, and discovered how to turn the water on.
In short, that’s what I call “Passionate Problem Solving”.
Brock was determined to figure something out, and he didn’t stop until he’d done so.
To be successful at anything, we must possess this same tenacity.
That’s why I always tell my clients that they’ve got to build a business around something that they’re passionate about.
Something they love so much, that they wouldn’t mind doing it for nuthin.
Because here’s the deal…
When you’re that passionate about something, there’s nothing that can stop you from being successful.
Absolutely NOTHING.
So what are you passionate about?
I want you to give that question some serious thought.
Because the fact is, if you’ve got the passion, I’ve got the “how to” and can show you how to turn that passion into a lifestyle-business that compensates you more than you ever imagined… for doing what you LOVE.
Dedicated to your success,
Kevin Thompson
“The Automatic Income Coach”
P.S. You might not be able to figure it out, right this minute, but definitely start giving it some thought. What are you passionate about?
P.S.S. If you’re so inclined, you can share your thoughts below.
The other thing that is interesting. After not being successful with turning the water on, he did not let it rob him of joy. He continued to imagine what it would be like if the water was on. In the very end he is pretending (or visualizing) his success. There was no doubt that he would figure it out the following day. He visualized being successful!! Children are a beautiful picture of life!! I am only 40 but will have my first Grandchild in October and can not wait.
This was so adorable, Kevin!
Passionate problem solving was a given in my previous business or I never would have survived in a very competetive environment without that passion to push forward and achieve what ever goals and objectives were necessary. I think out of the box as I am very creative and do not give up until I have solved a problem. I would be passionate as
a working partner to achieve the necessary outcomes and help us all make money in doing so. I do not give up until I have achieved as failure is unacceptable to me thus I am passionate in problem solving so as not to fail myself or others.
Kevin
That clip just reminds me of how much I miss having little ones around – my 2 boys are now 19 and 15…..enjoy it bud because time really does fly. It feels like yesterday mine were that age. Cheers!
James
Hi Kevin, that is a real cute video, has he realized yet that the tap is hard for the little guy to turn on? He doesn’t know yet they need to be shut off by someone, he will one day! He seens so persistent! Once he figures out what happened, and can turn it on by himself, then he will water everything in sight!
My sister’s son did that at my house around 3 years of age, and couldn’t turn it off properly, we had a rink in the back yard (it was winter) and the sump hole flooded and flooded our furnace room…in the basement …not a fun time!
It is good to see a small child not giving up. that is passion. My passion is being a massage therapist. I love doing what I do. Helping others.
Hi Kevin,
Bet you had fun doing this, its a lot of fun seeing through the mind of children, its like taking a test in life to know how successful we have done our parent role over and over as each time is a lot alike but yet so different. same as in business some days we are not really up and doing too good then some days others seem better then you could imagine. Keep being a wonderful father and dad someday he too before you know it will be in your office. Have fun and enjoy the good times now with him and the others as you know they grow up to fast. Much care and love to your family I glad to be a part of it, I have three guys of my own ages 31, 21. 13, bless you all, Sonja,
Hi Kevin,
That was a precious movie of your son. I remember when my grand kids (twins) a boy and girl were that age and loved to play in the water. Once they found out how to turn the water hose on, everytime I stepped outside they sprayed me good and just laughed. They really got a kick out of it when I just had my hair fixed.
Enjoy your kids no matter how old they are. My boys are 36 and 46.
My greatest passion in life right now is to make jewelry, sell it and teach others how to do the same thing. (Infomation Marketing).
Thank you for all you do for others and may God richly bless you and family.
Kevin, Brock is sure a cute kid! It amazes me how kids are so ingenious and are natural problem solvers!