It’s a known fact that the end of one thing is the beginning of something else. As you are at the START line of something new, how can you make sure that your pursuit will be successful?
You may think, “I’m ready!” because you got that degree, that interview, that job you wanted so badly. But that’s just like being qualified for a race. It’s the minimum requirement. Making it to the START line does not guarantee that you’ll have fun on the track, that you’ll be ready for the miles ahead, and that you won’t suffer.
Do you know what to expect? Should you sprint, jog, or walk? Who is with you, ahead of you, behind you? Is your focus to compete or to enjoy the experience? What is your FINISH line? Do you know anyone who’s been on this race before? What can you learn from them? How can you keep safe and avoid injuries caused by burnout, panic attacks, unhealthy conflicts, or pushing yourself harder than is healthy for you? Where are the rest stops? Who will give you water? What can go wrong and what if it does? These are some of the questions you can ask yourself before you start.
If the long way ahead scares you to the point that you don’t even want to line up by any START line, remember that all the big races are compilations of smaller ones. So, pick a small one and see how it goes. After you are done with it (whether by completing or by leaving it), take a break, go for a massage and think of what you can learn from the experience. You can take all your lessons to the next START line.
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