I had a dinner party Saturday night. I always second guess myself - I made Korean BBQ chicken (marinated in a blend of gochujang sauce, honey, etc. … it’s amazing …) and thought, “What if they don’t like Korean BBQ chicken?” … so, I had steaks as well. We had food for an army. I do this all the time, and my problem is that I allow too much time to think. When I think about stuff, I second-guess myself and end up doing way more than necessary. (I exhaust me.)*
I used to talk about the concept of floating down the river. The faster the current, the faster the trip traveling downstream. When we are traveling fast - we’re usually more efficient and tasks click easier. Sometimes, our path won’t be completely straight, but if we are going in the right direction, that’s a good thing. But if we are slower and have time to think (doubt our path) - we’ll veer off to the side and get spinning in a whirlpool and not go anywhere. Is this good … is it bad??
If we build too many parking spots - then our customers will have the choice of where they want to park. If I make way too much food, then people will be able to take home leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. Everything is a matter of perspective. So, whatever the outcome is … there is always an optimistic spin. Ending up in a standstill whirlpool sometimes allows for a necessary pause for reflection and breath. Whatever and wherever your path takes you - try and spin it into something positive. Every cloud has a silver lining.
* I would have been a successful pioneer. Having your day filled with the very possible chance of dying pretty much every hour doesn’t allow for a lot of self-doubt time. I also wouldn’t have to work out because I’d be essentially working out all the time. The problem with being a pioneer is that I don’t like getting dirty, so there’s that.
