The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you’re the pilot.

Saw this clever little saying on a church sign the other day and really liked it.

Think of yourself as the pilot. What does a pilot do to be successful?

A pilot does a pre-flight check.

Are you doing a daily/weekly/monthly/annual check in to make sure everything is ready to go to get you where you want to go at the end of the trip?

A pilot changes the flight plan constantly in response to wind, weather, etc. but doesn’t change the destination.

Are you making adjustments along the way while keeping your eyes on your long term goals?

A pilot is constantly watching the gauges.

Are you watching the important indicators in your life to make sure everything is going well?

A pilot embraces risk while minimizing it. They are flying through the air in a huge chunk of metal, but double checks every safety feature before doing so.

Are you taking calculated and managed risks to get the most out of your time on this planet?

You are the pilot of your life. Time to start acting like it. (See what I did there….I am so clever.)

Make it a great day.

Jake

PS – I am going to be out of the office next Monday-Thursday and would love to have some volunteers to send out the daily attitude email while I am gone. Just email me to let me know if you are interested and what day you would like to send one.