Recently, as I was enjoying a ride, I thought about how some of the basic instructions we received in motorcycle safety class last summer does reflect life itself.
One such instruction was “look into the curve.”
In life, especially when faced with challenges, if we look into the curve, look where we plan to exit the curve, we steer ourselves in the right direction. We come out of the curve, the difficult maneuver, exactly where we set our eyes to bring us out.
While working through the twist in the road when we do not look left, right, or down. We hold our posture, looking ahead, at the end result. We focus.
It really does work.
Have you faced any challenges lately where looking into the curve might help?
I have. One is HR 2359, a bill that could be devastating to you (as a consumer and friend), me – a small business owner, and the country in general, as we might lose more of our freedom. Where do I stand? I am against the bill, but I am looking into the curve, with my eyes focused on the end result. I may need to adjust. I may need to make changes. But I am focused. And I will survive, stronger than ever. I hope you find that type of resolve to your conflicts as well!
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This is a very simple, clear post. I really like the message. How true this is and the decisions at hand. I, too, am against the bill. I know everyone can adjust, which is great that makes you a better business person. I don’t feel the adjustment should be at the expense of loosing freedom!
Great attitude!!
Hi Dawn. We write things like this with the thought, how do I say this and portray the positive side of things without sounding negative?
Diversity is how I see the need in all of this. Fight the good fight, fight to hold onto the freedom to conduct our businesses as we have been, but reserve the diversity to know how and when to change (as/if needed).
Thank you for your kind words!
Big business is always trying to do away with the small businesses in one way or another. It’s sad that they are so greedy.
Great advice, Mary.
It is sad, Becky. There is definitely enough wealth to go around. Enough to not take dreams away from so many men and women that pursue the opportunity of starting their own businesses. I’ll still say it again, for everyone, look into the curve! There are always hidden opportunities, and a bill does not mean defeat.
Good post! I’m going to wait until sometime in September to post my exciting news!
Amy