“Focus on capabilities instead of limitations.” This sounds like a phrase that could grace a cheesy inspirational poster, but it’s actually a theme I noticed time and again as I put together this issue.
There’s the travel agent who’s helping people find the perfect vacation for any age and stage—even with limited mobility, there’s a trip for you.
There’s the father who’s creating more opportunities for his daughter to get involved with sports by building a Miracle League Field in Prior Lake.
There’s the mother and chef who’s found a way to expand kids’ palates by appealing to their sense of curiosity and global adventure.
And then, of course, the four high school students featured in our senior spotlight. While these students have a range of interests, including computer programming, fine art, health care and inclusion, it’s clear they’ve spent the first part of their lives practicing and honing their natural abilities.
Each of these people has found success by focusing on their potential and not their parameters. So much about succeeding seems to be about finding the right conditions, and I have so much respect for the people who are astute enough to make their own conditions for success. Whatever your conditions for success look like, I hope you’re inspired to find them—or create them!
