Traveling Through Life

Thanks to Ganesh Kumar

 

Traveling Through Life – Dr. John C. Maxwell

 

 

Here are Tips from Dr. John C. Maxwell, recognized Leadership expert,

where he gave 10 solid tips for traveling through life.

 

 

Tip #1: Travel Light. - You can always tell the difference between an

experienced traveler and a new one… by the size of their luggage. John

mentioned that too many people travel through life with a lot of

emotional baggage, which they’ve not yet learned to let go.  Traveling

light is about finding your priorities… carrying only the essential

stuff… Oh yes… and asking for forgiveness along the way.

 

 

Tip #2: Take someone with you - Life is about relationships. Isn’t it

awfully lonely to travel through life alone? Maybe you’ve been hurt

before, but that doesn’t mean that you should close your heart. It only

means that you know the characteristics you don’t want in a

partner/friend.  Let time heal your heart and then find someone to

travel through life with.

 

 

Tip #3: Follow the Road Map - Have a game plan. If you do not know where

you are going, then how can you hope to get there?  It is important to

know where you are (A) by doing self-reflection everyday and where you

want to go (B) by setting goals… but do not succumb to “destination

disease”. Life is not only about reaching B. Life HAPPENS between A and

B! Enjoy the journey…

 

 

Tip #4: Take the High Road -”Those who are instruments of grace to

others become recipients of grace to themselves”.

 

John talks about the necessity of having a life stance - your overall

frame of reference - your attitude, assumptions and expectations of

yourself, others around you and life.

 

Taking the high road means that you do not keep score. You learn to

forgive others and do your best to help the people around you.

 

 

Tip #5: Stop and Ask For Directions -Most people are too stubborn or

proud to do that. They would rather go around in circles than stop to

ask someone for directions.

 

Remember that no matter the direction you are heading, it’s very likely

that someone else has already been there and done that. Be prepared to

ask for advice… and shortcut your learning curve.

 

 

Tip #6: Make a U-Turn When Needed -”Life is the art of drawing without

an eraser.” You can’t turn back time when you have made a mistake… but

you can change directions and make a U-turn before it’s too late.

 

Sometimes, we may find ourselves headed into a dead end… the sooner we

realize we have to make a change and do it, the more likely we will find

ourselves back on a safe route.

Remember… not changing when you have to may lead to death!

 

 

Tip #7: Appreciate the Detours - Life is not a smooth one way street.

Along the way, you will meet obstacles and challenges. Appreciate and

learn to take the detours.

 

He said that problems are…

 

Predictors

 

Reminders

 

Opportunities

 

Blessings

 

Lessons

 

Everywhere

 

Messages

 

Solvable

 

Could you see how that can be really empowering?

 

 

Tip #8: Take Pictures - Create Memories.

 

John suggests that you should….

 

Work like you don’t need the money

 

Dance like no one is watching

 

Sing like no one is listening

 

Love like you’ve never been hurt

 

Live like it’s heaven on earth

 

How beautiful is that?

 

 

Tip #9: Travel the Extra Mile - And then some…Who knows what you would

find in that extra mile? Another adventure… A beautiful sight… A lovely

encounter… An enchanting lover…

 

Go the extra mile… it may be worth the whole journey.

 

 

Tip #10: Stop To Smell the Roses - Remember not to rush though life…

Take some time out to appreciate its beauty… Enjoy the butterflies’

dance… and last but not least, be grateful… for everyone and everything

in your life.