So, friends ... have you always taken the easy route ... or have you dared to travel the higher elevations, with all the possible bumps and bruises that might come your way? This post from Bob Sager sure brings back memories for me of my early days as an international corporate trainer with Pryor Learning ... What's YOUR story like? #RooksRocks
Two friends were about to embark on a journey. Before setting out, they argued over the best path. The first man chose the midland road. “Look, this is obviously the way to go,” he said. “It’s well-traveled. Everybody goes this way.” The second man hesitated. He had met a mentor who told him of a different, better road; a man who had already walked it and returned to share the incredible places it led. “This guide was certain,” the second man urged. “Let’s go together.” “No,” his friend replied. “Everyone else is on this path. It must be the right one.” So, they parted ways. The first man cruised down the well-traveled road. It was easy going with flat stretches & few hills. But no matter how far he walked, he felt stagnant. The scenery looked exhaustingly familiar. Yet, whenever he asked fellow travelers if he was on the right track, they all nodded. Everyone was convinced they were moving forward. Meanwhile, the second man’s journey was brutal. He hit detours, navigated thick thorns, and fell into hidden holes. Each time, he picked himself back up. Whenever doubt crept in, he remembered his guide's promise: it starts hard, but it gets easier. So he kept going. The further he traveled, the truer those words became. The path smoothed out, leading him to a towering peak. The view was breathtaking; beyond anything he had imagined. Every scratch and fall was worth it. Looking down at the distant valley where they began, he spotted the popular midland road. What he saw astounded him. The well-traveled road didn’t actually go anywhere. It was a giant loop. As he celebrated his choice, he noticed a note left by his guide: “If you think this view is great, wait until you see what’s a little further down the road.” With a renewed surge of excitement, he set off again, eager for what was next. _______________ The biggest risk in business isn't taking the hard road; it's running in circles with the crowd and calling it progress. If you’re ready to stop following the loop and start building a path that actually goes somewhere, let’s connect.
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