You cannot change your destination overnight. You can change your direction overnight. Jim Rohn
One of few things I’ve come to enjoy in recent years is driving. I have driven from London to Scotland twice, London to Paris once on a family holiday and different parts of England. As much as I enjoy driving, it gets frustrating when I’m not sure where I’m going or the route is not clear. A wrong turn can set you back by one hour. Satellite navigation systems are one of the best things that ever happened to motorists in modern times.
I will never forget a particular unpleasant experience during the family road trip to Paris. After crossing with the ferry to Calais, I switched on the navigation system to lead us into Paris, a 3-hour drive. Unexpectedly, the system did not recognise our destination. I switched automatically into panic mode and only had a few seconds to decide what to do before driving off the ship. I had done my research on the roads on Google maps the previous night, so decided to
follow the road signs because they seemed more straightforward. After forty-five minutes of driving, I discovered we were in Belgium. It was not one of my favourite days, to say the least. My wife was not having any of it because she already advised that we follow the printed map instructions.
Our journeys in life could be likened to my “wonderful” trip to Paris. We know the destination but the path, or route, to the destination can become unclear for different reasons. In my own case, the sat-nav system I relied on failed to work. My research on the route the previous night failed me – it was not exactly what it looked like on the computer when I got on the motor way. Most times, maps and directions look simple and straightforward until you get to the road.
What Can I Do?
I know of several young adults and adults alike that know what they want out of life but are frustrated with the lack of directions to get there. Some are lost in their bids and are trying to re-route. The truth is, being lost, especially while driving, could make you appear stupid. And that’s one position no one likes to be in.
The first thing I want you to understand is: it’s okay to be lost. Staying lost is the problem. Don’t bury yourself in shame; it’s okay to ask for help.
After 45 minutes of driving, I pulled over to confirm my suspicions that I was lost and I asked for help. I ate the proverbial humble pie and followed my wife’s advice – the printed instruction.
Secondly, there is more than one route to your destination. You may be lost yet closer to your destination from another route entirely different from the one you know. Asking for help from people that know the area and where you are going is very key. Your dream is someone’s reality. Don’t reinvent the wheel, rather, improve the wheel.
Thirdly, start walking in the path you already know. Some paths may be hilly and foggy. You may not see ahead until you move closer. Along the way, you may meet someone that can help. The weather will not always be favourable.
Make a start on your journey.
