Trafficking Leaders

 


The day had finally arrived when the 'Good Ol' Boys" would once again ride off into the Never Never, forgoing the art of showering for some weeks in favour of tall stories and rollicking adventures. Tales of male bonding and friendships strengthened would emerge from a journey covering 4000km in 12 days.

The bike of choice amongst 7 riders - Dave Deane, Bruce Lumb, Andy Herman, Geoff McBride, Jim McBride, Laurie and the man known as Rod "Rocket" were being backed up by Big Kev in his Swiss Army Knife 4 Wheel Drive. The 4 wheel drive prooved invaluable in the 2006 bash that the boys did out to Alice Springs (but that is a whole other story).

On Friday 24.07.09 I rode my Ducati 600 Monster down to Ballina and across to Alstonville with Dave and our friend Laurie. This was to be my turn around point where I'd farewell the lads and head for home. On my solo journey back, I found my mind reflecting on my road bike competency test and a lesson for life learnt that day. The Instructor had shared with our class the following points:

- we need to look confidently ahead
- chin up
- eyes firmly fixed
- do NOT look down
- do NOT drop your chin
- know your centre of gravity
- know your emergency braking

Following are the opportunities and some would say, hazards, of people on the move, of 'Trafficking Leaders' to remember the above lessons and the impact on everyday living, playing and working: driving, riding, or walking on the Motorway of life:

- where your chin leads, your eyes will follow > look down , fall down
- you will be putting others at risk by not looking clearly ahead and anticipating what's coming around the next bend > look ahead, shape the future
- clear vision, clear goals = clear purpose, greater influence on outcomes
- know your centre of gravity > what your values are, what your faith is based on, what shakes you
- recognise, anticipate as best you can when something is about to rock your world and know how to STOP and take stock, reposition yourself for the next part of the ride of life.

So every time I ride, I remember to lift my gaze, consider the lessons of the past, be mindful of hazards and seize opportunities. Our challenge is to apply these same principles in our regular world, ever day. Will you join me?

Trafficking Leaders ~ for People on the Move