Look Where You're Going ... and keep an eye on the blind spots!Written by Edward B. Toupin
I recently had pleasure of motorcycle riding instruction from a friend, Tony, a professional racer. He was an outstanding instructor and provided some great experience-based insight into more intricate details of motorcycle riding. But, one thing that stuck in my mind was his comment of "always look where you're going." I had always assumed that this is what I did, but I found out that there is a big difference between "watching" and "looking" where you're going.If you're watching where you're going, then you're not actually picking a path, but are instead passively allowing bike to go wherever it wants to go. However, if you look where you're going along your desired path, then bike magically follows right where your eyes aim. It you look at a path along road, you will travel that path. If you look at a tree, then you will hit tree. Although it seems like common sense, it was actually quite amazing when it was practiced. It's kind of funny how this simple instruction on fundamentals of motorcycle riding actually propagated into life's little travels as well. You will always go where you look! If you look ahead at a negative outcome then, indeed, you will encounter a negative outcome. However, if you look ahead at ultimate Vision you desire, then, certainly, you will arrive safely.
| | Control Your Fear Before It Controls YouWritten by Michael Lee
"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights courage of participants to engage in most fearsome and disgusting acts. Most of contestants are willing to sacrifice their dignity for sake of prize money. So what does that imply? It implies that with proper mindset, determination, and will power, you can conquer your fear. Everyone has some sort of fear. It may be brought about by any one or more of following reasons. 1) by a traumatic past incident (like being bitten by a dog) 2) by influence of other people 3) by their own negative way of thinking But are you going to let fear take over your life? Will you remain a hostage of your fear forever? You must take necessary steps to overcome your fright. It's all in mind. Do you envy other people when you see them enjoying wild rides, and you're just stuck in a corner because you're too terrified to give it a try? My suggestion is to face your fear head-on. Imagine yourself enjoying experience instead of exaggerating things that make you worry. (Unless of course you have health problems, then taking wild rides may not be a good idea). Do you want to be a doctor but you're afraid that your intellect can't handle pressure or you're worried about financial insecurity?
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