Thursday, 29 December 2011

Run in? Run out!

Running in a brand new car engine is prepping it for the long haul. The thousands of miles laid ahead, the real tasks, the real challenges.

Preparation is such an important stage of whatever we do or plan. Sometimes life takes a wrong turn and when we think we are ready, things turn to the wrong side; psychologically and even physically.

A recent family crisis took a real toll emotionally and not to mention financially. Luckily things turn for the better.

I thought my preparation for such scenarios are pretty well greased. I thought my 'engine' was run in for such a disaster. Surviving this taught me one thing which I want to share with you.

Like any brand, person or event. It is not how well 'run-in' you are but how to continue 'running out' of the situation. Not in avoidance but to take decisions you made in stride and continuing with it. Not to regret regret. Develop a 'running momentum' in dealing with problems that came and believe it that it will all work out. Move on each day for the next.

An analogy will be to not stopping after a major race like a marathon or Ironman is over but to keep going and training even if you have not signed up for another.

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