Chris 'Fantastic' Powell
Great leaders in life or business who want to be a success,must think clearly, make smart choices, and stay focused on their goals. Its takes practicle thinking to grow, lead, and succeed by using common sense and taking action.
Chris 'Fantastic' Powell
Wisdom's Roadmap
Have you ever felt like you're navigating life without a proper map? That's because most of us are. We collect fragments of guidance from parents, teachers, and friends, but ultimately, we're responsible for charting our own course through life's unpredictable terrain.
Life is waiting for you each day and you have to prepare for each challenge along the way towards success. It's not simple, but it can be done. Welcome to my Common Sense Motivation episodes. I'm Chris Fantastic Powell. Wisdom is the map you didn't know you needed.
Speaker 1:Life is a journey and not all sunshine and clear roads. Life throws us storms, detours, flat tires and wrong turns. And, the crazy part, most of us are handed the keys to our lives and told to drive without a map. Sure, we get the bits and pieces from our parents, teachers, friends and mentors, but the real road that's on us. We step out, starting to build our lives based on what we know, both what was handed to us and what we picked up along the way. Some paths we choose, others we just end up without even realizing, and some we're warned about, but we take it anyway. But here's the truth. What separates those who get lost in life from those who get found, those who are broken from those who build a life and those who get stuck from those who get lost in life from those who get found, those who are broken from those who build a life and those who get stuck from those who find success, is wisdom. Wisdom is like the street sign you almost missed. It's the voice that says this is not the road to your greatness. It's the stranger, the mentor, the coach, the family member, the book, that quiet thought that wakes you up and turns you around.
Speaker 1:Here's a story the Young man and the Crossroads. There was once a young man named Jim, full of fire, full of dreams, just like many. No real direction. He left home with a backpack full of confidence and a head full of ambition, but no clear map, just energy. At first it was thrilling no rules, no limits, just movement. But soon the road got confusing. He ran into setbacks, chose the wrong people, wrong career, created bad habits and took detours that cost him time, money and his peace. One day, tired and frustrated, he sat alone at the crossroads of his life no signs, no GPS, just silence. Out of nowhere, an old man sat beside him and said young man, you look lost. Well, I've been where you are.
Speaker 1:I took the road on the left once looked exciting. Then I took the road on the right. Wrong people, they got me nowhere. I decided to walk the middle one. It was slow, steady, not exciting, but consistent, and it got me exactly where I wanted to go, but I only learned that after wasting many years on the wrong roads, you don't have to make the same mistake. Take the middle road.
Speaker 1:Jim paused. Something about the old man's voice wasn't just advice. It was experience. It was wisdom. Jim decided to take the middle path. It didn't move fast, it didn't have flashy signs, but every step forward made him stronger, clearer and more focused. Years later, people asked Jim how he made it. He said I stopped chasing the excitement and started listening to wisdom. Don't ignore wisdom. Don't overlook the people, the signs and the messages that show up to help you. The right words at the right time can save you from a lifetime of regret. Listen, learn and begin to gain wisdom, and never travel without it. Make it happen. I'm Chris Fantastic Powell. Thank you for listening. For books, ebooks or audiobooks, visit chrisfantasticpowellcom or find them on Amazon.