“The only way out is through.”
– Robert Frost
We have a rough road ahead.
Prior to the Corona outbreak, we’ve just come through an intense couple of months at work. Something I took from my ultra-endurance races is “accepting the obstacles in front of me” weekly and thinking through solutions.
Previously I would spin on the “what if things don’t go well” when they may not impact my critical priorities.
I’ve answered this question weekly:
What are the obstacles to overcome this week?
- Anxiety on preparing for a key meeting
- Tough people conversations
- Getting all the content created for a presentation
- Our daughter not sleeping through the night
Then I think through how to handle.
The effect:
- Reduces anxiety if the item goes sideways
- Outlines what is true and what is just a story in my head
- Keeps my thoughts focused on critical items
When we visualize our way through the obstacles, we are halfway through.
Stay safe, stay together.
Defeating Average in crisis.
Colin
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