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"Mountain Top View"
by Ralph Moore
A Little History:
More years ago than I care to remember, I enjoyed the
extreme good fortune of an "all-expenses-paid vacation",
to Denver, Colorado, care of my dear old "Uncle Sam".
Whenever I wasn't busy furthering my Air Force career,
I would sometimes embark on one of my "Mountain Top
Experiences" in the neighboring "Rockies".
It's amazing the perspective you can get, given the
right set of circumstances.
In and around Denver, there were several areas along the
side of the mountain highways, where you could leave your
car, and explore some of nature's handiwork.
From time to time, I would park and begin climbing. Up
the side of the mountain, until I would reach the top...
usually only to find another peak, or more, beyond.
Once I had climbed high enough, I would begin to notice
that the view had changed, often quite dramatically.
You see, from the right vantage point, I could see all
around me, and much, much further away. And, not only
had the view changed, but my PERSPECTIVE had changed
as well.
And that's what I mean by a...
Mountain Top View:
On the way to the parking area, my immediate concern was
with driving and parking, not really thinking or caring
about the climb.
And once I began climbing, I forgot all about driving,
and focused only on the actual effort of getting up the
mountain, without tumbling back down.
Finally, all alone high up in the mountains, I was
rewarded with the peaceful sound of a mountain stream,
the smell of the pine trees, and an incredible view far
from all the cares of the world below.
So often in our businesses, and in life in general, we get
so wrapped up in the view of the moment, that we lose sight
of the greater perspective... of what we were trying to do,
or where we were trying to go.
It's at times like these that I have found it helps to
"climb to the top of the mountain", so-to-speak, to get...
A New Perspective:
Once in a while, when I get "stuck" all I have to do is
DO SOMETHING ELSE, for awhile. By putting some distance
between myself and the view that I am holding onto, I can
gain that 'new perspective'... that "Mountaintop View"
that lets me move on.
At other times, I find that I need to re-evaluate the
project that I am working on and how it fits with my
overall business plan.
By taking time to step back for a moment, and by looking
at the bigger picture, I can make the right changes that
will help me get to my goal.
What To Do:
The next time you can't seem to move forward on a problem,
try this:
1. Stop what you are doing!
2. Take a deep breath, or two, and relax
3. Close your eyes
4. Imagine yourself sitting on top of a mountain, looking
down on your business below
5. Ask yourself, What is my goal? What am I trying to do?
6. Now ask, What am I doing to get to my goal?
7. Finally, ask Is this necessary? Is there a better
path to follow?
While this may seem very simple, I find that it often
works for me.
Sometimes the simple act of stopping, letting go and
"getting the "view from the mountain top" will bring
you down to earth with new energy, a new perspective
and the solution that you were looking for all along.
Ralph Moore is the editor of the FREE Eagle Flyer Newsletter,
which offers "How To Technology and Tips That Can Multiply
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