Russ Dalbey's Blog

I’ve been thinking about brick walls. You know, the ones that seem to stand in our way of getting where we want to be.

I’ve been thinking that maybe we’ve been looking at them all wrong.

Most people think of a brick wall as a barrier to our dreams… a solid obstruction that is intimidating and fearsome.

But here’s what I’ve decided: if we look at brick walls in a different way, maybe they can be assets, not obstacles.

Maybe brick walls are difficult to overcome simply to make us work harder for what we want and to help us appreciate our triumphs.

Maybe they are there to keep out those that really don’t want to climb them in the first place.

Or how about this: brick walls – as strong and permanent as they are – are really there to keep us from EVER going back to where we were before. And that the taller and steeper these walls are, the more inspiring the view from the top is.

Maybe once you’re PAST a brick wall, it’s actually there to support you… to prevent you from “backsliding.” And the taller that wall behind you is, the easier you’ll be able to look over your shoulder and still see it, and draw strength from that sight, even when you’re way beyond it.

Just food for thought… a little shift in perspective that could give you support and encouragement in everything you do.

What do you think?

Warmly,
Russ

Founder of Winning in the Cash Flow Business