You’re only stuck when you stop moving
Back in my childhood, my grandfather imparted a nugget of wisdom that still resonates with me: “You’re only stuck when you stop moving!” Now, he may have been referring to a tractor navigating a soggy field, but the truth in his words goes beyond farming equipment.
Life keeps moving, and the only time I felt stuck was when I gave up. It’s pretty simple: you have to keep going. Think of it like riding waves in life—always moving forward, adapting, and doing well. So, just remember: to avoid feeling stuck, keep going, even when things get tough. Life’s more fun when you’re on the move!
During my time at Crossfire, it felt like I was always on the move, making progress. I experienced frequent promotions, switched up my job responsibilities, built a DOT program from the ground up, and even witnessed the company getting acquired by another big player. It was a dynamic journey, with constant growth and change in the mix.
You catch my drift, right? In my 5.5 years there, I never hit a roadblock. It was a different story at my previous gig as an equipment operator for San Juan County—a constant feeling of being stuck, despite plenty of chances to progress.
We’ve always had the chance to keep going. The decision is ours—to either move forward or stay put. Let me tell you, about 99% of people prefer staying put. It’s that rare 1% that keeps the wheels turning constantly.
The 1% who stay on the move? Well, they’re the ones who often score big in life. And nope, I’m not just talking about success in terms of money. I mean, they’re the happiest with where they are and what they’re doing, all the time.
We all hit rough patches in life. The real question is whether we grab the wheel and steer ourselves out of those ruts or simply coast along and stay stuck in them.
Getting out of those ruts can be a real challenge, especially if they’re deep and everyone else seems to be stuck in them too.
You might find yourself stuck in a few ruts at the moment. It could be endless scrolling on social media, binge-watching TV for hours, relying on just one news source, getting overwhelmed by constant news updates, fearing to take a step, sticking to the same routine, hesitating to embark on something amazing, overdoing it with nightly drinks, and the list continues.
Ever been in a rut with your car or navigating swampy terrain on an ATV? The trick is to keep those wheels turning. Once you stop, you risk getting stuck, or at the very least, making it much tougher to get back on the move.
It’s always good to have someone lend a hand when you’re stuck. The secret lies in making small corrections to your situation.
Imagine if you suddenly jerked the wheel of your life to the side, making a major change. It’s like tipping over and getting seriously stuck. The key is to make gradual, thoughtful adjustments instead of drastic moves.
Picture this: instead of making a sharp turn, just nudge the wheel a bit and keep a steady hand on the throttle. That way, you can smoothly climb out of those ruts and find yourself back on solid ground.
I get it; there are loads of comparisons to be made, but the crucial takeaway is this: NEVER STOP MOVING! It doesn’t matter where you find yourself or what you’re up to; keep moving forward.
You’re stuck only if you stop moving.
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