You’re constantly going through new experiences, struggles, and trials. Sometimes you’ll feel fear, frustration, anxiousness.
You may know where you want to go but you don’t know the path. Ever been there?
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I have. Multiple times.
Not knowing what the path holds. The dangers. The pain. The frustration.
We never know what’s coming on the new paths that we’re taking.
But others have gone before us. They’ve blazed a trail. They know the way!
If you’ve ever been whitewater rafting, you know this to be true.
You’re ushered onto a raft and set off into the rushing river. But you’re not alone.
The guide is on the back of the raft. He’s been on the river multiple times. He knows it like the back of his hand.
There are shouts of “Paddle forward!”, “Paddle back!”, or “Duck!” If you fall out of the raft you’ll hear him shout to you the way to swim.
You better listen! He’s seen the hazards of the river and doesn’t want you to fall victim to the rushing rapids.
And this is the beauty of obtaining a guide.
I try to be a guide for people, to make their darkness bright and to make the pathway light, and never to condemn or control or criticize.
— Little Richard
Your guide wants to get you to your destination safely. He wants you to arrive. And he wants you to enjoy the ride.
What do you need to look for in a guide?
- He’s been in your shoes before: Ideally he’s ventured into the arena you’re entering. He was successful. He may have failed but in the end he was successful.
- He’s been there recently: Conditions are rapidly changing. It’s best to find a guide who’s gone the path recently.
- He’s someone you can listen to: If you can’t listen to the directions your guide is giving you, it does you no good. You must be willing and able to listen to the guide.
- He’s willing to stick with you: Your guide needs to be committed to your success. When trouble comes, he can’t run and leave you by yourself.
Can you see the importance of having a guide? He will lead the way, give you direction, and help you when you’re stuck.
This will be a key to your success. Don’t dismiss the value of having a guide.
Like they say, you can learn more from a guide in one day than you can in three months fishing alone.
— Mario Lopez
Question: Who do you consider a guide in your life? If you don’t have a guide, why? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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