Don’t Wait for the Next Big Thing — Step Up and Take the Wheel

Don’t cruise through life making pit stops at the Next Big Thing. Take control of the wheel and create your own adventure.

When I was a kid, sitting in the back seat of my parents Volvo station wagon, I used to stare out of the window to keep myself preoccupied. I enjoyed watching the passing scenery. The adventure, not the destination, is what I sought.

Nowadays, it’s hard to find a car model without gizmos and gadgets used to distract kids from driving their parents insane (and as a new father, I can somewhat see why). However, too many of us are living life like this too.

I don’t peruse Facebook often, but when I do, I’ve noticed a pattern: the Next Big Thing.

Whether it’s a new job, a new car, a new relationship, people are excited to share their next big thing. What people don’t realize is jumping from one big thing to the next is a distraction. It’s a signal of their unhappiness with their situation and unwillingness to change it.

Life is in the driver’s seat. And we’re all in the back, zoned out. Waiting for the next pitstop or kitschy tourist “attraction.”