By Steve Brunkhorst
One of the first things most of us remember hearing whenlearning to drive an automobile was "Keep your hands on thewheel." Then there were other precautions like, "Keep youreyes on the road, drive defensively, buckle up for safety,and watch the road signs!"
These basic precautions would keep us moving along safely,and help us arrive at our intended destinations on time.Remembering these simple golden rules of safe driving canalso help with the achievement of other importantobjectives.
1. Keep Your Hands on the Wheel
Winners spend the majority of their time doing things thatbring them closer to their goals. They stay on the intendedpath because their "hands are on the wheel." They make themost of each minute by staying engaged in actions of highpriority. They accept help from others. However, they takeultimate responsibility for guiding themselves to theirdestination.
2. Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Winners hold a clear view of what they want to achieve. Byhaving a plan, and keeping the outcome clearly in mind, theyare less likely to become sidetracked and lured into actionsthat waste precious time. They rest occasionally, enjoyingthe scenery and excitement of the journey. Yet when inmotion, they keep their eyes on the path ahead, focusing onthe outcome they want to achieve.
3. Drive Defensively
Winners never ignore problems. They are flexible, and knowthat they may have to apply the brakes, speed up, slow down,or take a detour now and then. They know that there will beobstacles at some point, "bumps and pot holes" to cross, andother moving vehicles to consider. They are prepared to actaccordingly when unforeseen difficulties appear.
4. Buckle up for Safety
Even the safest drivers will occasionally have a fenderbender, or may get side-swiped. However, winners won't letoccasional accidents or setbacks deter them from movingahead. When difficulties appear, they focus on findingcreative solutions. They consider setbacks to be learningexperiences. They wear a mental "seat belt" by having plansfor these circumstances. They also take adequate measures toinsure and protect the things they've worked to build. Theyassure future security for themselves and their loved ones.
5. Watch the Road Signs
"Load limit, falling rocks, go, stop, yield, curve ahead,caution, speed limit," or similar signs are familiar toalmost everyone. Road signs also tell how close we are toour destination, when we need to change lanes, or make aturn. They tell when other vehicles may be merging into ourlane. Winners pay attention to similar signs as they work tofulfill projects and goals.
Winners are not simply dreamers. They stay in touch with thereality of current circumstances to stay flexible, andmeasure progress. By watching the signs, they can changecourse at the earliest possible moment if they have made awrong turn. They use the signs along the road to achievementas tools for life-long learning and improvement.
Before leaving the driveway, we always know our intendeddestination and reasons for going there. However, troublecan occur in other areas when trying to move toward a vaguenotion of "success" without knowing exactly where that is.Defining a clear destination, and remembering these familiardriving precautions can help provide a safe and fulfillingjourney to exciting new achievements.
(C) by Steve Brunkhorst. Steve is a life success coach, andthe creator of Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, apopular mini-zine bringing great stories, motivationalnuggets, and inspiring thoughts that will brighten your dayand help you achieve more in your career and personal life.Subscribe now, and find many great achievement resources byvisiting Steve's site at http://www.AchieveEzine.com
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