Written by Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville
One of the ironies of life is that we are called, almost compelled, to go after our dreams and set creative goals. Those visions and our commitment to them, are what give us the ability to walk around obstacles and persevere even when all seems hopeless, and yet the gift of being detached from the outcome frequently makes the attempt so much purer, so much more valuable than the “win” itself.
I saw a movie this weekend, Arthur the King, based on a true story. The ending reminded me so much of what I have seen and experienced in achieving goals, for myself, clients, and others. After previous failed attempts to win, the disgraced head of a 435-mile endurance race team, (biking, hiking, running, etc.) attempts his last chance at winning this race. He “needs” this win. His ego “needs” it. His earlier attempts to push through at all costs, with a very narrow vision of anything other than winning, cost him, and his team, dearly.