You’ve reached the crossroads and you don’t know which direction to go. The road through life sure is confusing and confronting at times. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Here are a few proven road rules which may help. Keep checking all the signposts because they are all around you. A major sign says “Be yourself”. Be the best “you” that you can possibly
become because everyone else has been taken. At your best you are very hard to beat. And keep on improving because the job of improving is never completed. And here is a major rule or signpost for life: You are either getting better or you are getting worse; every month and every year it will apply—better or worse. Stick a sign on your wall or put a note in your phone which reads “Every week, I’m better or worse”.
And don’t believe everything you think. Because you think it doesn’t make it right. Of course you can have an opinion but you certainly can’t have your own facts. And be humble. It’s hard to believe but you might be wrong. I know it is difficult to be humble when you are as great as you think you are but seek humility. It may save you taking a wrong turn and going down a goat path. Keep reviewing your opinions. George Bernard Shaw said that “if you haven’t changed your opinion on something in the last six months, check your pulse. You may be dead”.
Search for a good role model or coach. It’s easy for me to say that but they are not easy to find because there are so few out there. The job of a great coach or manager is to make his team (of workers or sportsmen) better than he is by careful watching and leading and
teaching. Great leaders or coaches (and parents) will inspire and guide. They will grow their people and enable them to have freedom and creativity. Most leaders and coaches can’t do it. Weak business managers in this country don’t understand leadership or motivation. They seem to worry more about watching their backs rather than inspiring. And they don’t comprehend that that their poor leadership slows down and hinders their company or team.
Be very careful of what you wish for as it could cost you thousands of dollars or destroy your health and your life. No doubt you know the myth of Robert Johnston the blues guitarist who couldn’t play very well but at the crossroads in impoverished Mississippi he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for greater talent. He soon became famous for his playing and singing but a few years later he was shot dead. Look for inspirational people you can admire so you can emulate their training and dedication. No one can do it for you. If you want the muscles you have to lift the weights or do endless practice of your music or your craft. And also be prepared for the setbacks you will undoubtedly encounter. Never forget the signpost that says “Excellence comes after ten thousand rehearsals”. The view from Mt Everest is magnificent but are you willing to pay the price and effort of climbing it?
And always be aware that irrespective of how difficult some crossroads may appear there are five qualities which will keep you dedicated and determined and on the right path. They will change adversity into advantage. These road rules are clearly marked as Positive perspective, Reflection, Persistence as well as Resilience and Tenacity. It is difficult to coach these attributes but if even a small trace exists in players and employees it can be
enhanced and grown. Use all five and use them constantly to keep you on the path to success and health and whatever your goals are ahead.
Gold Coast 2018
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