Ask any pilot, what happens when you run out of lift — you’re nose high and about to stall
(OK you can stall in straight and level by reducing power — Not the point)
Either you address the problem or crash and burn
Drop the nose — Increase the power if required — return to straight and level flight
Most training aircraft are equipped with a Stall Warner
Heed the warning — Take the appropriate action and the problem is averted
So far I haven’t met anyone fitted with such a device — The best we often have is a partner
Someone who recognises we are in danger of the stall
BUT
Not always — Often we suffer alone — Nose up — High demands on self
Impending stall — No warner unless we recognise the symptoms
Exhaustion — Cynicism — Professional inefficacy
Waking tired, living tired, pushing through regardless
Feeling negative about the job — Life — Relationships
Negative self evaluation — That voice in the head that says we are no good
Not up to muster — Not pulling the weight — Not realising our potential
Failing — Worthless — Need I go on? NO!
If you’re suffering the impending stall — You know how this relates to you
So what do you do — Can’t afford to ditch the job — Too many responsibilities
Can’t get help need the money for the kids — Mum’s go to the back of the queue
Can’t take time for self — That’s selfish — AND — The demands continue
The struggle becomes unbearable — Acute/Chronic stress
Lower the nose — Take a look around — Life is still there
So you’ve got yourself into the wrong job — Doing something that’s not fun — Perhaps even
Boring — Mundane — In an environment you no longer enjoy
BUT
You’ve lowered the nose — This allows you to look around — See what your options are
Positive thinking — coping mechanisms — even professional interventions
May only be a bandaid — Allowing you to keep going
Solutions come when you look around — realise you are not doing what you want to do
Recognising what you really truly want — The desire of your heart — Your calling
Understanding why you want it — when you want it by — Preferably before the stall
AND
How you’re going to get it
Yes that’s part of the “No Regrets Tour” — The Diamond Principle — The “More”
The Diamond Principle focuses on how you are going to get it — Fun really
It’s on it’s way — I’ll keep you posted — Just finalising the method of delivery
Keep well — Lower the nose
Catch you soon
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