The Finish Line. . .
“It’s important to recognise that change is inevitable if you want to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage” - Mick Malthouse
The end of one season lays way to the start of the next. As teams scramble to free up space for new signings via de-listings and trades, many an obstacle can arise.
The wisdom of Marcus Aurelius rings true today as it did when first conceived nearly two thousand years ago:
“Our actions may be impeded… but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions”
Whether you’re an individual on the receiving end of a de-listing (yes, I know how this feels) or a club looking to instigate change in order to grow, your intentions best be clear.
What is it you wish to achieve going forward? And how will you transform the shortcomings of the season past into fuel for your motivational fire?
As Ryan Holiday says in The Obstacle Is The Way
“Great individuals, like great companies, find a way to transform weakness into strength… They took what should have held them back - what in fact might be holding you back this very second - and used it to move forward”
Mick Malthouse goes further to emphasise the importance of strong belief AND flexibility in The Earth is Slow But the Ox is Patient:
“Obstacles and setbacks will continue to come, as will the sceptics. It’s keeping the belief strong and being prepared to revise your approach to deal with reality that is crucial”
Of course, the importance of flexibility isn’t a new idea. As Aurelius says in Meditations, “the mind adapts and converts to its own purpose the obstacle to our acting”.
But perhaps Ryan Holiday Sums it up best:
“All great victories… involved resolving vexing problems with a potent cocktail of creativity, focus, and daring. When you have a goal, obstacles are actually teaching you to get where you want to go - carving you a path”
So… what obstacles are you facing moving forward? Get in touch with Best Mind now for a tactical approach to transformation as we turn those obstacles into guiding stars on your journey towards the realisation of your greatest potential.