Now it is said that there is a mountain resort in the Swiss Alps that caters for businesses seeking to give their team a bonding experience. Although it's a moderately hard climb, most people in reasonable physical shape would be able to make it to the top.
At the start, teams gather excitedly, taking group photos and eagerly anticipating the challenge ahead. They hike for several hours before taking a break at a conveniently situated mountain lodge. They peel off their boots and settle by the roaring fires to enjoy a well-deserved mug of steaming hot chocolate or coffee before lunch. The setting is idyllic and they have time to savour it as they eat.
Interestingly, despite having been so eager to reach the summit when they set out, less than half of the hikers continue on to the top in the afternoon. It's not because they're not able to, nor because it suddenly seems too difficult. Their reluctance to push themselves on is simply because they have become satisfied with where they are and have lost their drive to excel. They're now content not to reach greater heights than they ever thought possible. Having tasted a bit of success, they decide that, for them, that is good enough.
How often do you approach your life like those hikers? How many times have you settled for less than you set out to achieve? It's time to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself. Be one of the few who goes the extra mile and achieves what you really set out to achieve. Be able to look back and know that you've given it everything you've got.
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Start your week the way you mean to go on and we'll see you on Wednesday.
Michelle
