The difficult we do immediately and the impossible takes a little longer

By Jason Abell

In the brisk autumn of 1979, after completing the last chore of the season—raking leaves and mowing the lawn—my father and I faced a predicament. It was time to stow away the mower for the winter, yet our trusty handheld pump for siphoning gas had failed us. With the prospect of stale gas rendering the mower useless come spring, we were in a bind. But my father, undeterred, demonstrated a solution that left an indelible mark on my young mind.

In a moment that epitomized both resourcefulness and determination, my WWII veteran father improvised. Without hesitation, he inserted one end of the siphon hose into the mower's tank and the other into his mouth, deftly initiating the flow of gas. Witnessing the fluid ascent through the opaque tube, I marveled as he swiftly redirected the stream into the portable gas tank, spitting out the mouthful of fuel he had inadvertently acquired.

Beyond the sheer audacity of the act, there lay a profound lesson—one that has since become a guiding principle in both my personal and professional life. You see, my father is renowned in our family for his sage advice, chief among them being: "The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer." While I had heard this mantra countless times before, its significance crystallized for me in that moment of ingenuity with the siphon.

At Rewire, we understand the challenges faced by today's business leaders. The pressure to drive innovation, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and maintain peak performance can be overwhelming. That's where leadership coaching and development come in.

Our approach at Rewire is not just about overcoming challenges—it's about leveraging them to propel personal and organizational growth. By fostering a mindset shift, our coaching empowers leaders to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace new possibilities. Imagine navigating your toughest business decisions with clarity and confidence, equipped with the tools to turn challenges into opportunities for success.

If your mental landscape is cluttered with doubts—those whispers of "it's too difficult" or "it's impossible"—I urge you to heed my father's wisdom. Let it serve as a solvent, cleansing your mind's canvas and empowering you to embrace new possibilities.

Now, I understand that the path I'm advocating isn't effortless—after all, my father's adage confronts us with the notions of difficulty and impossibility. But if you’re looking to recalibrate your approach to challenges, allow me to offer two avenues for getting started.

First, stay tuned for next month’s issue of the Leadership Insights newsletter, where we'll delve into a transformative process for personal change at both the thought and action levels, accompanied by the essential tools to facilitate your journey.

Second, explore Rewire Coaching —an innovative platform designed to empower you to make tangible progress starting today. With personalized coaching services for you and for the people on your team who are crucial to growing the company, we're dedicated to helping you navigate the realms of both "difficult" and "impossible" with confidence.

Here's to embracing the challenges ahead and mastering the art of doing the difficult!

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