"Don't Talk to Strangers"​ -> "Do Talk To Strangers"​

"Don't Talk to Strangers" -> "Do Talk To Strangers"

A couple months ago, I was talking to Nicole Ash when halfway through the conversation she had mentioned, “You have to see this post I’ve come across ... It is the funniest post I’ve come across in a while.”

The post was titled something along the lines of, “Big reward for a missing squirrel ... $1,500.”

It most definitely caught my eye, as I had never before seen a post quite like this.

As my eyes wandered down to the paragraph, I realized that this was about an individual looking for employment after losing his job due to COVID-19 ... Not a missing squirrel.  

As I finished reading the last word of this beautifully designed hilarious masterpiece, I wanted to help.

“I’ll call you back,” I said to Nicole.

I dialed the number on the ad and began by saying, “I don’t usually do this, but ...”

45 minutes later, I was still conversing with this great guy about a possible plan to help him find employment.

In fact, I would say we came up with so much more than a plan.

We came up with a business idea.

Weeks later, Nicole helped him secure a job, and I continued on building the legacy of this phone call by putting the business concept, “Just A Squirrel Looking For A Nut; Trying To Get Out Of This Rut” into action.

A week later, Scott Mason and I launched our very first episode of, “Just A Squirrel Looking For A Nut; Trying To Get Out Of This Rut”. The purpose of the show is to create a space where we can light heartedly discuss life’s most difficult moments and gain insights in order to help us keep moving forward.

The lesson of this story is had I not picked up the phone and connected with this stranger, I would not have discovered this new opportunity in my life.  

Every encounter can be of value if you choose to approach it with an open mind and an open heart!!!


Oleg Lougheed is the host of the Overcoming Odds Podcast, where you get a glimpse into the stories of individuals who have overcome adversity, suffering, and struggle in achieving their personal success.

Chris Reavis

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4y

Great story about being open minded, taking action, and staying on the court!

Penny Stayropoulos, CFA, CIM, TEP, CFP, FMA

Your Wealth Conscience, Investment and Planning Professional

4y

That’s awesome Oleg Lougheed , a simple extension of a hand or in this case a call can change someone’s whole world.

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Marlon J. Altoé, CFP®, ChFC®

Marlon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional / Chartered Financial Consultant® providing comprehensive financial planning, with a focus on retirement and estate planning as well as wealth advisory services.

4y

This has proven to be true so many times in my life and career! Discount NO ONE!

Summer D. Watson, MHS, PhD

Dr. Summer Watson, owner of KORE Women, supports companies to develop thriving cross-generational leadership and mentorship programs fostering healthy and sustainable communities.

4y

OMG, what a great story and what a hook! $1500 for a lost squirrel! Hell yeah, I would read that post, flyer! You are so amazing, Oleg! So happy to know that there are people in the world like yourself that take the time to not only read the post, but to act on getting to know this person’s story!!!💛

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