There's A Whole Lot More To Ridin' A Horse Than Sittin' In The Saddle And Lettin' Your Feet Hang Down

There has always been something that fascinated me about the old west and the simple wisdom and truths that emanated from that amazing time in our nation’s history. The simple bit of cowboy wisdom contained in this saying should be a guiding principle in our daily lives.

Too often, we step out into, what to ourselves, seems to be uncharted waters, ill prepared for the waves and storms that arise in our daily lives. Just like learning to swim, or even riding a horse, preparation and practice are the keys to survival or at the least create a much more pleasant experience.

An experienced rider enjoys the ride and can seemingly get the horse to do anything that they desire. If you have ever ridden a horse, do you remember how frightful that first ride was? Those who have taken the time and have learned to ride, truly find pleasure in the ride and the overall experience. Proper education and practice can make any novice an expert in a relatively short period.

This same applies to our professional lives as well. Remember that first day on a new job, how nervous and excited you were. Also remember just how much more pleasant every day was as you became more familiar with the expectations, acquired necessary skills, and also became familiar your fellow associates and surroundings.

It is imperative, if you are to be successful, that you learn as much as possible about your position, your products, and your customers. It has been said, that knowledge is power, and if you want to grow and be a success in any profession, you must strive to be the best at whatever position you currently find yourself in. If you desire to move up the ranks, learn all there is to know about your current position first, and then start learning the skills necessary to assume a higher position.

Take the time to learn as much as you can, then put forth the hard work that is necessary to be a success. With that in mind, I’ll leave you with one more bit of cowboy wisdom; “nobody ever drowned himself in his own sweat”.