Coming Soon.....
We've been planning our new project.
It was a laugh.
First one is almost ready.
Can you guess what it is?
Stayed tuned😊
It was a laugh.
First one is almost ready.
Can you guess what it is?
Stayed tuned😊
Coming Soon.....We've been planning our new project.
It was a laugh. First one is almost ready. Can you guess what it is? Stayed tuned😊
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Maintain The Balance of ChoicesOn our boat we have a little café, bar and souvenir shop. I have always believed that having lots of choices is much better than being limited. That belief was about to be shaken on one summer day. The weather was beautiful, hot and sunny. The boat was packed with families, students from language schools, tourists from all over the world. I was busy serving and that’s when I’ve begun to notice the pattern – struggle with choices. Some customers were so overwhelmed with the choices of chocolate bars that after 20 minutes of browsing they did not buy anything (bear in mind that some of our cruises are only 30 minutes). Other clients would buy one chocolate bar and then come over and over again until they’ve tried every single bar. It was almost like they were worried that they would miss on something, if they did not try all of them. Then there was another group of clients who came prepared with packed lunches and treats, they were sitting, eating their lunch and observing the growing queue at the till, then suddenly they felt the pressure of buying at least one treat from the boat. So whenever you set a goal or create a wish list, ask yourself the following: 1. Is this what I want? 2. Do I need it? 3. Do I feel like I am missing on something by not getting it? If so, what am I truly missing? 4. Do I feel pressured by family, friends, colleagues, celebrities? By answering those questions, you gain clarity and maintain the balance of choices. :-) Keep an eye on the horizonWhen driving a boat, you need to know the destination and you need to pick the route to get there. The rest is simple. You create an imaginary line between the front of the boat and the point on the horizon you are heading to and steer the wheel to keep the alignment. Sounds simple but it can be tricky. There can be obstacles in your way, you might need to temporarily change the direction and that’s not all. The elements like wind and water can confuse you too. Sometimes you would stare at the lake and it feels like the whole boat is turning, causing you to steer in the opposite direction, this is when you need to stop and keep that eye on the horizon, ignoring any distractions. Some days the water would be so calm and yet when you steer, the boat will not move, that’s because of the undercurrent. Light can create optical illusions causing you to second guess your moves. To rely on just one sense is not enough, you need to make full use of your visual, auditory and kinaesthetic skills and keep the focus on the horizon. Do you recognise the similarities in setting and achieving your goals? Note From The BoatAlmost 8 months ago I’ve been given an opportunity to work on a boat, technically a motor vessel in the spectacular Lake District. Working within a small team, navigating my way through different weather conditions, serve, help and sometimes even entertain more than 1000 clients a day from all over the world is a great school of life.
I have discovered some kind of wisdom that could be applied to everyday life….and that I would like to share with you in form of notes. One note per week for you to absorb, think about, practice or laugh but mostly enjoy 😊. Keep your eyes open for the first Note from the boat. |