Sometimes you just gotta “slow the roll” and wonder (or maybe it should be ‘wander’) about:
“Where have I been?”
“Where am I now?
“Where am I going?”
“What am I doing?”
“Why am I doing it?”
Pausing in activity provides time for reflection upon that activity. It doesn’t necessarily stop the activity, but more like delays an action from being taken.
But, “how does a ‘pause’ work when in activity?”
Every NASCAR team begins the race with the same goal “win”; which is exactly the same goal you have by living in your purpose. These NASCAR races run for hundreds of miles and yet, sometimes after hours upon hours of racing, the margin of victory is only a split-second.
How can that be? Thank the “pit stop”.
“Pit stops” are used for a variety of reasons such as tire replacement, refueling, suspension tweaks, and accident repair.
“Pit stops” are short delays in the action driving towards the goal.
Teams plan how to run their race far in advance. Knowing how often to pit or when to pit is a large portion of the preparation. While it’s good to be prepared and have a plan, “accidents happen”; which require teams to reassess their “race plan” and make changes they feel are needed. Usually, these changes “occur in the pits” and have major impact on the race. Oftentimes these changes mean staying on the track a few laps longer before pitting, or maybe just changing two tires instead of all four.
Remember, all teams are running the same race under the same rules. All the teams have a clearly defined strategy they believe will make them victorious. But again, after all is said and done, only the team that managed their race and their “pit stops” correctly receives the checkered flag.
How are you performing in the race to/of your purpose? Are you in the lead or falling behind?
If you’re not sure, don’t delay…
Try a “pit stop” today!
Dan’s View 