When in Doubt, Take the Next Step

When in Doubt, Take the Next Step

Greetings, Carl here.

Sometimes, when faced with an insurmountable problem, it feels like there’s no way through.

But I’ve learned that as soon as I take a step, new information appears, revealing paths I couldn't see before.

It reminds me of Mount Olympus in Salt Lake City, an imposing slab of rock that looks impossible to climb from afar.

Yet, with each step, new routes open up.

This is true for both mountains and life’s challenges: the way through often becomes clear only when you start moving.

So, when in doubt, take that very next step.

If you liked this, I think you'd LOVE episode 1079 of Behavior Gap Radio. Listen to the episode here.

-Carl

P.S. As always, if you want to use this sketch, you can buy it here.

Jeanne Mpondo, ACSI, DipPFS

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7 个月

Thanks for this Carl Richards. Valid insight as usual. It reminds me of Lao Tse " A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". The most difficult part sometimes it's starting. Initiating the motion.

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