Well, it's my first blog post, and I didn’t know what to write about. Of course, there are plenty of topics to go over, but which one is gonna stick for this first one? I'm not afraid to say apprehension set in as I considered this. But one of my favorite quotes, “No tiptoeing into it” came to my mind. I first heard of this quote in the movie “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”. The quote means to deal with a difficult situation, problem, or person head-on, instead of avoiding it. I want you to stop and think of times in your life when you had to face some sort of difficulty. Now consider how you handled it. Did you drag it out, avoid it, or delay the solution? I know I have committed to all three of the previously mentioned. Even when it comes to this first post, I am nervous about how well it will be received. Some people run towards conflict and seek confrontation from situations and/or people. That can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation. And then you have others who seek to steer clear of conflicts and confrontations. That too can be a good or bad thing. But let us focus on this statement: In life, you will always face difficulty and you will have to make decisions every single time. Whether you decide to deal with it or avoid it, you have made a decision. There are times I have had to embrace difficulty head-on. I think of having tough conversations with my wife. There are times I dread them because I play out the possible results of the conversation. That contemplation has led me to drag out conversations that proved nerve-racking and futile. The delay was pointless and brought more friction to the conversation. When it comes to certain situations in life, it would be advantageous to face them head-on. I’m aware of the uniqueness of every situation as well as the approach to them, but let's consider those situations that benefit from direct approaches. Some problems need immediate attention. The solution may not be quick but the process can begin. Let's not delay that process. We need problem solvers that can exercise caution and also move forward. Think of the current difficulty you are facing. Are you tiptoeing into it? How is that working out for you? Are you closer to dealing with that difficult coworker or family member? Are you closer to that new business venture? Or are you avoiding it? Delaying it? I speak not as a person who has it all figured out, but as a person who wants success for everyone who seeks to better themselves. Next time you are faced with conflict or problems, don’t tiptoe. Put on your Nikes.
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