Get In The Wheelbarrow

Upon completing a highly dangerous tightrope walk over Niagara Falls in appalling wind and rain, The Great Zumbrati was met by an enthusiastic supporter, who urged him to make a return trip, this time pushing a wheelbarrow, which the spectator had thoughtfully brought along. The Great Zumbrati was reluctant, given the terrible conditions, but the supporter pressed him. “You can do it – I know you can” he urged. “You really believe I can do it?” asked Zumbrati. “Yes, definitely, you can do it” the supporter gushed. “Okay” said Zumbrati “get in the wheelbarrow…”

Reflection

When encouraging people, be ready to take on the responsibility of that backing. How many times have people said "you can do it" when in the back of their minds they had their doubts. Yes, it is very important to encourage people to push them beyond the boundaries, but if you are going to push them, make sure to be responsible. There is a fine line between risk and responsibility and if you the one boosting that drive, be aware of all the calculated risks that go with it so that your council is sound and honest. How different would your advice be if it involved you? Of course you would think about it in more detail and not rush into it so quickly. Next time you give encouragement think of the wheelbarrow, would you be so quick to jump into it. At the end of the day when people ask for your reassurance, they are trusting your judgments - don't abuse that trust.

May you have an awesome week!
- Darren Zwiers

"Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be" - Ralph Waldo Emerson