We’ve had a lot of snow this winter in our area of the world. We aren’t setting records, but it sure seems like it’s been white for a long time. And another storm’s a coming.
Which wheels do you use?
Some cars are front-wheel drive; others are driven by the rear-wheels; still others by all four wheels.
In life and business, the front wheels represent others. The rear wheels represent you.
When the weather’s good, it doesn’t matter which wheels drive your car. But, when bad weather comes, it’s easy to get stuck.
Front-wheel drive vehicles perform better than rear-wheel drive cars in bad weather. You need the help of others to help keep you from getting stuck.
Of course, all-wheel drive does the best of all. While you may get help from others, you also have to rely on your own ingenuity and innovativeness to keep you going down the road.
Even today – when we don’t have to leave the house to make and maintain connections – a lot of people isolate themselves. The threat of a storm keeps them from going anywhere.
BIGG goal-getters connect and learn. In many cases, they’re able to do both simultaneously. When bad weather comes, they’re ready for it!
How good are your tires?
Even if you all-wheel drive, you need to check your tires from time to time. Do they have enough tread?
If you just drive and drive and drive, the tread on your tires will wear thin. You need to take some time out just for you. And you need to invest time in others.
Retread yourself by reading a great book, going for a run, reaching out to an old friend. Do those things that get you ready to get back on the road.
Are your wheels balanced?
You need to make sure your wheels are balanced. Otherwise, you’ll feel the vibrations. Your trip won’t be nearly as smooth.
We don’t think work–life balance works. However, there’s no denying that we all perform best when we have a blend of both the personal and the professional.
Are you integrating both worlds into your life? You need to find the custom blend that works best for you.
We must confess this is still one of our biggest struggles. We’re getting better but still can’t claim to have mastered it.
We love our work but we also know that we need more personal time. It’s the combination that makes the trip more enjoyable.
Have you aligned your wheels?
If you don’t align your wheels, your car will veer off to one side or the other. You need a crystal clear vision of where you’re headed.
You don’t need to know all the details. The world changes too fast these days to map out the route. There will be detours along the way. And you will run into bad weather that may require a course correction.
But you still know where you want to go. And you’ve got an all-wheel drive vehicle to take you there.
Just one more thing … don’t forget your emergency kit.
(Image in today’s post by Mattox)
