Keep the Momentum Going


My son, Jordan (who was four at the time) and I were bicycling in the park on a beautiful path that goes up and down some rather steep hills (at least for a 4-year-old). I looked at Jordan, who had a familiar determined look. His tongue was sticking out of the corner of his mouth and he was pedaling like crazy, even as we were going down a hill. I called out to him. "Jordan, relax," I said. "We're going downhill. You can coast a little bit."

"But Daddy," he said wisely, "Look at the hill coming up."

You might see your goal as reaching a summit and then coasting downhill from there so you can enjoy the ride. It's wonderful to enjoy the road, but don't forget that there's always another hill ahead. So many times in my life, when things are going well, that's when I have got to pour the momentum on. Success breeds success. My son reminded me that coasting is only downhill. So enjoy the ride, but keep pedaling, and keep the momentum going.

What you get by reaching your destination is not as important as what you become by reaching your destination.

—Dr. Robert Anthony,
writer




Diamond Power. Gems of Wisdom From America's Greatest Marketer
Diamond Power: Gems of Wisdom from Americas Greatest Marketer
ISBN: 1564146987
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 207
Authors: Barry Farber

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