I have been racing in Baja Mexico for 9 years now. It’s the off-road racing capital of the world. Amazing landscapes – desert, mountains, dry lake beds, sand washes (dry river beds), Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, friendly helpful people, and thousands of miles of dirt roads and trails through it all.
I never considered myself a “racer”, and still feel like the underdog every time I go there. I like to be the underdog though. Something about being underestimated motivates me.
I can race a motorcycle or a UTV (small racing buggy). These days it’s more of the latter. I have had to learn about the machines and how to drive them fast without making mistakes. I have gone from rookie to experienced to a contender in each class. That’s how life is. You start out a rookie when you learn something new, and if you apply yourself and do your best, and don’t quit, you can end up a pro.
If you do that in enough things, eventually you feel you can do most anything IF you choose to make the commitment – because while you can do anything, you can’t do everything.
When we try things and give great effort, we are really learning about ourselves and what we are capable of.
When we do difficult things and don’t quit, we eventually see the rest of life/tasks/duties as not so difficult.
Great message Larry, being a seasoned vet has it’s advantages!
I am also very Thankful for Terry. Terry is an amazing asset to the Indy team. His ability to bring joy and laughter to a group of people is second to none. He is a very consistent and steady example of his position within our sales team. Keep up the great work Terry!
Amen to this, Larry. Enduring/overcoming difficult challenges develops perspective and perseverance. With perseverance comes character.
Getting out of the “comfort zone” is indeed uncomfortable – but it’s where the growth and learning happen. So thankful for Terry Bohl who gave me this great advice on the sales team: “don’t get too high or too low”
Thanks Larry, I’m starting scuba lessons next weekend and I’m somewhat nervous. So what you said really resonated with me. I’m a rookie now but I’ll be more experienced by the time I finish the weekend. I didn’t ride a bike very well the first time so why would I think I could bypass the rookie stage? Scuba is likely less dangerous than racing a UTV! Lol. I’m excited to get started!
Today I saw writing on the wall, whilst waiting for a bus, after completing an in-person job application/registration.
“a road shall be created”
I immediately took out my notebook and wrote it down.
The woman standing near me spontaneously started to dance and clap and sing a song/hymn of joy (She’d seen me writing the message down).
I got home and did a Teams interview, for another company.
30 minutes later, I was offered the job, at a GREAT company. They didn’t even want to interview the other candidate.
Of course I accepted.
I then had to turn down 2 other job offers, so as not to give them false expectations, and not prevent someone else from taking the opportunity.
Signposts will appear on the road, even before it has been created.
Take heed of these signposts.
A road shall be created.
It shall appear before you.
Don’t miss the turning.
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