Growing Pains

Growing pains are the worst. I remember as a kid having aching legs and wishing it would stop. The reality was if they stopped then I would have never grown. A harsh reality for a youngster I know.  Trees share a fundamental similarity: both represent necessary struggles for growth and development. Just as a tree faces harsh winds, limited sunlight, and harsh weather to expand its roots and reach new heights, humans often endure challenges that shape their character. These difficulties, though uncomfortable, push both trees and individuals to adapt and evolve. While the tree may seem to suffer in its early years, the strength and beauty it gains make the struggle worthwhile.

Nature teaches us so much. The next time you see a tall tree- know that it has been through adversity in order for us to enjoy its shade

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Now go grow,

Matt

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DATA

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Have you ever watched America’s Funniest Home Videos? If so, you probably laugh the hardest when some middle-aged man wipes out trying to act cool. We have all been that guy who attempts something that seems doable but upon approach learns that we may have become overzealous. This is called collecting data.

Data collection can only come from failure. We try and then we fail and then we try something else. Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first attempt on December 17th, 1903 lasted 12 seconds. The next 2 attempts improved dramatically before reaching a flight time of 59 seconds on the fourth attempt. Failure by falling out of the sky is involved, getting back in the plane 3 more times on the same day is a called commitment.

The truth is if we see failure as data we can’t lose. It’s easy for us to look back and criticize our failures. Don’t. The only failure would be not stepping back into the cockpit.

 

Wheels Up,

Matt Davenport

 
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THE SPRINT

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Sprinting is defined as a short spell of running at full speed.

Short Spell is the key phrase.

We take off on year-long and oftentimes decade-long sprints. Why is that? So much of our self-esteem is measured by how we are keeping up. Some of us get out of the gates fast and slow down later while others walk for a few years and then catch up.  Our lifelong sprints are unsustainable and damaging to our mental health. 2020 felt like we were sprinting on a treadmill. 2021 feels like we stopped running and have been launched off the exercise machine. 

We all remember the story of the tortoise and the hair. You may be a turtle or you may be a rabbit but there is a pace that is right just for you. Looking around and comparing yourselves to others won’t help your situation and it certainly won’t help your feeling of self-worth. As your Chief Encouragement Officer, I’m obligated to tell you the truth. Nobody is timing you. In fact, nobody is watching and fretting as to why your behind or ahead. You are the only one thinking about what you are or what you are not.

Self-evaluation is a shortcut to despair. Put on some crocs, take the scenic route because you are right where you need to be! 


Keeper movin,

 

Matt Davenport

C.E.O.

 

 

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