The 'Picture Painting' Gene

The 'Picture Painting' Gene

Artwork: Claude Monet, Bathing at La Grenouillère (left), Chuck Close, Self Portrait (right)

The 'Picture Painting' Gene

In the book Instinct, Thomas Harrison describes many ways to leverage who you are (using your DNA) to promote success in business and in life. Of the many natural genes he mentions, one gene that may be hidden inside of you is the "Picture Painting" gene—a natural desire or way to create an evolving picture of yourself.

Before you get into it, ask yourself this: How open are you to experiences?

When you're open to experiences you can allow yourself to grow in a changing and evolving world. You allow yourself to change—because deep down you know you have too in order see things evolve in your life and your career.

The most ambitious people have had many, many goals in their life because ironically, they create them. I have an old friend that recently listened to her picture painting gene and took off from an ad agency to pursue her career as a film screenwriter. Sure she was already a great writer but what did it take to make that leap? It took a lot of mental practice and yes, she used her picture painting genes to see the opportunity, her potential. The late nights, the imagination, the planning had ultimately given her the confidence to take that step. I'm glad she did. Good luck Amy.

When you share your picture with a friend, get ready for a comment like "Hold on, don't get ahead of yourself." Don't let their comments, or cynicism diminish your vision. Instead, remember that that's the point—getting ahead of yourself.

Awake your 'picture painting' gene to help you make your next move. I promise that when you do so, you'll feel more comfortable with being uncomfortable with the next scene of your life picture.

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