Have you ever been in an
airplane and experienced turbulence? The most common cause of turbulence is a
sudden change in air movement causing the aircraft to pitch, yaw, and roll.
While planes are built to withstand far greater turbulence than anything you would
encounter on a regular flight, it still may be disconcerting to passengers.
What do you suppose pilots do when they encounter turbulence? A student pilot
may think that increasing speed is a good strategy because it will get them
through the turbulence faster. But that may be the wrong thing to do.
Professional pilots understand that there is an optimum turbulence penetration
speed that will minimize the negative effects of turbulence. And most of the
time that would mean to reduce your speed. The same principle applies also to
speed bumps on a road. Therefore, it is good advice to slow down a little,
steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse
conditions.
One of the characteristics of
modern life seems to be that we are moving at an ever-increasing rate,
regardless of turbulence or obstacles. Let’s be honest; it’s rather easy to be
busy. We all can think up a list of tasks that will overwhelm our schedules.
Some might even think that their self-worth depends on the length of their
to-do list. The wise resist the temptation to get caught up in the frantic rush
of everyday life. They follow the advice “There is more to life than increasing
its speed.” In short, they focus on the things that matter most.
How Can I Learn What Is Most
Important? I think most of us intuitively understand how important the
fundamentals are. It is just that we sometimes get distracted by so many things
that seem more enticing. Printed material, wide-ranging media sources,
electronic tools and gadgets—all helpful if used properly—can become hurtful
diversions or heartless chambers of isolation. We have to forego some good
things in order to choose others that are better or best.
Be the best: The best
producer, the best advisor, the best manager, the best member, the best friend,
the best husband (or wife), the best father (or mother). Focus on the things
that matter most. And slow down!
While you are thinking about
slowing down, how about enrolling to IFAPAC?
We need you!
We need you!
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