by Jay Bialecki – You are awesome!
Imagine you’re on a surfboard, ready to catch a wave. It’s like a thrilling adventure where you need to watch, find the right spot, paddle, and already know where you want to go before you even stand up.
But how do you decide where to go? It’s actually pretty simple: look where you want to go, and your body will follow your eyes. If the wave is breaking on the left, look left; if it’s on the right, look right. The important thing is to never look down – that just leads you in one direction, down.
Guess what? This rule works for life too. Just like catching a wave, knowing where you’re going is super important. When you’re about to start something new or exciting, you need to know your direction. Not knowing where you’re headed can lead to falling, feeling scared, or depending on others to guide you. The opportunity you had slips away.
Sure, there might be more chances later, just like more waves in the ocean. But if you keep doing the same thing without a clear direction, you’ll keep getting knocked down. Imagine this: the bigger the opportunity, the harder the fall if you don’t have a direction.
Having a clear direction is like a road map. You need to understand what you want to do with the opportunity you’ve got. While you can’t predict everything because life can be surprising (just like the waves), having a clear goal is a must, especially when others are involved.
Finding Your Way
Think about it this way: catching a wave is like going on a journey. The wave represents a chance you’ve created. To make the most of it, you need to choose your way – your direction. It’s like deciding where you’ll ride the wave, how you’ll use it, and where it will take you.
Today’s lesson for life is this: Learn from catching waves and use it in your life. Just like you need to know where you’re going when catching a wave, it’s the same for life. Decide what you want to achieve, set your eyes on your goal, and do everything to get there.
In simple words, catching waves is not just about surfing; it’s also about understanding opportunities in life. It shows us that success isn’t only about being ready; it’s about deciding where you want to go and moving towards it. Whether you’re riding a wave in the sea or dealing with life’s challenges, having a clear direction helps you make the best of it.
Opportunities are like waves that keep coming. Each one is a chance to ride a new wave, to find a new way. And just like catching a wave, you need to know where you’re headed from the start. Because the waves of life, like ocean waves, keep coming. They give you the chance to catch them, ride them, and move forward.
So, when you’re faced with an opportunity, remember the lessons from the waves. Set your direction, know your path, and ride the wave towards where you want to go. Because, like ocean waves, opportunities come and go. But those who grab them with a clear direction are the ones who truly ride the waves of life.
Jay Bialecki – You are awesome!