Expecting the Unexpected: seeking the silver linings ...

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You may find it challenging to view an unexpected event in a positive light, but Carol Burnett reminds us that we can learn a lot from life’s significant challenges. Carol Burnett, an American comedic genius, had her own skit/variety show in the 1960s and 1970s. 7. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”— Martin Luther King, Jr.

We may not expect the true, we may not even expect the wise, but we do expect the unexpected. If we do not expect the unexpected, why do we go there at all?" With these issues in mind, Sheffi writes in the book, some MIT research suggests that companies that implement long-term measures “may actually be more valuable in the long term with a broader view than if the [short-term] financial bottom line is their only concern.”In day-to-day life, "expect the unexpected" encourages us to stay ready for any situation. This might involve being prepared for sudden weather changes, or having a plan B in case original plans fall through.

Wiggins, A., Bonney, R., Graham, E., Henderson, S., Kelling, S., LeBuhn, G., Litauer, R., Lots, K., Michener, W., and Newman, G. 2013. "Data Management Guide for Public Participation in Scientific Research," DataOne Working Group. Google Scholar As the time passes and hindsight sets in, I can pinpoint the benefits of having multiple kiddos so closely together. This saying reminds us that surprising or strange things are often just around the corner. It's a call to readiness, a nudge to be prepared for unexpected events or situations. But it's not all about caution - it can also reflect a positive outlook on life. It could be an invitation to relish the thrill and excitement of venturing into the unknown.Nov, O., Arazy, O., and Anderson, D. 2014. "Scientists@ Home: What Drives the Quantity and Quality of Online Citizen Science Participation," PloS One (9:4), pp. 1-11. Google Scholar The twists and turns of your life can be so unexpected, and that’s a good thing to learn. ~ Christina Baker Kline. Goes, P. B. 2014. "Editor's Comments: Design Science Research in Top Information Systems Journals," MIS Quarterly (38:1), iii-viii. Google Scholar Digital Library